County · Kansas
Harper County, Kansas
Harper County, Kansas. Harper County had 5,370 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 12 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 20077.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,370
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,485 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,400
Median household income
$53,488
±$2,991 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$83,800
±$13,537 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$690
±$46 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Harper County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,485 residents in Harper County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,370 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,400 over 801 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harper County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,400 | 2,947,197 | −194 |
| Households | 2,206±120 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.13 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,020±24 | 1,293,635 | −157 |
Harper County's population since 2000
From 6,536 in 2000 to 5,370 in 2025: down 17.8%. 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 Harper County?
Harper County holds 12 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Anthony with 2,034 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Anthony | 2,108 | $50,598 |
|---|---|---|
| Harper | 1,313 | $54,250 |
| Township 1, Harper County | 834 | $46,042 |
| Attica | 516 | $48,750 |
| Township 5, Harper CountyGEOID 2007771217 | 406 | $73,750 |
| Township 3, Harper CountyGEOID 2007771209 | 273 | not published |
| Township 6, Harper CountyGEOID 2007771221 | 271 | $95,833 |
| Township 4, Harper CountyGEOID 2007771213 | 178 | not published |
| Township 2, Harper CountyGEOID 2007771205 | 102 | not published |
| Bluff CityGEOID 2007775 | 45 | $62,500 |
| DanvilleGEOID 2017000 | 29 | $69,063 |
| WaldronGEOID 2074625 | 9 | not published |
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 Harper County?
The median resident of Harper County is 40.6 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.1%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Harper County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±1.1 | 37.4 | −1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 25.8%±0.6 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±0.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.1% | 13.6% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.1%±0.9 pts | 72.7% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±2.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | −4.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±2.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.8%±3.4 pts | 35.6% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±1.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 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 Harper County earn?
Half of Harper County's 2,206 households earn less than $53,488 a year (±$2,991), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,369 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $7,881 after inflation. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harper County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,488±$2,991 | $74,275 | −$7,881 |
| Mean household income | $70,967±$6,735 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,878±$2,156 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±4.3 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2%±9.2 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8%±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8%±3.4 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 Harper County?
Owners occupy 75.1% of Harper County's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $83,800 by its owner (±$13,537). The median renter pays $690 a month including utilities, and 28.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harper County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $83,800±$13,537 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $690±$46 | $1,060 | −$148 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.2%±9.7 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,206±$122 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1%±4.0 pts | 67.2% | +5.5 pts |
| Housing units | 3,020±24 | 1,293,635 | −157 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.4%±7.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.3%±3.4 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5%±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.9%±4.0 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 Harper County building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units across Harper County in 2025 (7 single-family), 1.3 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 Harper County get to work?
77.2% of Harper County's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.
| Measure | Harper County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4%±3.2 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 3.9% | −3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±4.6 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±3.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±2.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±2.1 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min±1.9 | 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 Harper County's census tracts?
Harper County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,731 (Tract 9617) to $62,424 (Tract 9616).
| Tract 961620077961600 | 1,744±174 | $62,424 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 961720077961700 | 1,358±167 | $46,731 |
| Tract 961820077961800 | 2,298±197 | $51,630 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harper County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 63rd of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 105 |
| Median household income | 100th of 105 |
| Median home value | 96th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 82nd of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 105 |
| Median age | 61st 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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