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Coffey County, Kansas
Coffey County, Kansas. Coffey County had 8,467 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). It holds 19 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 20031.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,467
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,360 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,308
Median household income
$70,346
±$8,841 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$157,400
±$16,736 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$836
±$87 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Coffey County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,360 residents in Coffey County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,467 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,308 over 627 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coffey County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,308 | 2,947,197 | +54 |
| Households | 3,545±109 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.07 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,998±42 | 1,293,635 | −104 |
Coffey County's population since 2000
From 8,865 in 2000 to 8,467 in 2025: down 4.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Coffey County?
Coffey County holds 19 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Burlington with 2,640 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Burlington | 2,634 | $50,882 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township, Coffey County | 1,227 | $74,583 |
| Rock Creek Township, Coffey County | 914 | $73,167 |
| Lebo | 885 | $63,828 |
| Waverly | 574 | $70,893 |
| LeRoy Township | 553 | $52,125 |
| Liberty Township, Coffey County | 550 | $61,333 |
| LeRoy | 451 | $51,750 |
| New Strawn | 414 | $114,318 |
| Burlington TownshipGEOID 2003109425 | 383 | $122,500 |
| Gridley | 313 | $60,521 |
| Key West TownshipGEOID 2003136650 | 263 | $75,673 |
| Pleasant Township, Coffey CountyGEOID 2003156225 | 256 | $111,500 |
| Pottawatomie Township, Coffey CountyGEOID 2003157200 | 179 | $45,588 |
| Avon Township, Coffey CountyGEOID 2003103550 | 161 | $85,000 |
| Star TownshipGEOID 2003168000 | 147 | $192,727 |
| Hampden TownshipGEOID 2003129775 | 145 | not published |
| Spring Creek Township, Coffey CountyGEOID 2003167375 | 123 | $110,250 |
| Neosho Township, Coffey CountyGEOID 2003149750 | 109 | $247,576 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Coffey County?
The median resident of Coffey County is 44.0 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 22.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.9%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coffey County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±0.5 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.5 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.5%±0.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 13.6% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3%±0.2 pts | 72.7% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 7.4% | +0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±2.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±2.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0%±3.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±1.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±2.8 pts | 35.6% | −4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±1.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Coffey County earn?
Half of Coffey County's 3,545 households earn less than $70,346 a year (±$8,841), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $73,328 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coffey County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,346±$8,841 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,957±$4,936 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,447±$2,197 | $40,978 | −$3,622 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7%±2.5 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.2%±5.5 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6%±2.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±2.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Coffey County?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Coffey County's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 by its owner (±$16,736). The median renter pays $836 a month including utilities, and 27.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coffey County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,400±$16,736 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $836±$87 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.0%±8.7 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,376±$97 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9%±3.2 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,998±42 | 1,293,635 | −104 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±4.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.4%±3.4 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0%±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.0%±3.9 pts | 15.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Coffey County building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units across Coffey County in 2025 (26 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Coffey County get to work?
82.6% of Coffey County's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Coffey County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1%±2.5 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±2.7 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.6%±3.7 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±2.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6%±1.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±1.6 | 19.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Coffey County's census tracts?
Coffey County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,250 (Tract 9663) to $81,429 (Tract 9662).
| Tract 966120031966100 | 2,538±193 | $73,347 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 966220031966200 | 3,006±195 | $81,429 |
| Tract 966320031966300 | 2,764±88 | $56,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coffey County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 105 |
| Median household income | 30th of 105 |
| Median home value | 31st of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd of 105 |
| Median age | 29th of 105 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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