County · Kansas
Jewell County, Kansas
Jewell County, Kansas. Jewell County had 2,830 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 33 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 25 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 20089.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,830
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,932 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,916
Median household income
$52,634
±$8,655 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$64,600
±$20,930 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$608
±$27 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Jewell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,932 residents in Jewell County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,830 for July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,916 over 910 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jewell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,916 | 2,947,197 | +31 |
| Households | 1,317±77 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.13 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,761±14 | 1,293,635 | −264 |
Jewell County's population since 2000
From 3,791 in 2000 to 2,830 in 2025: down 25.3%. 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 Jewell County?
Jewell County holds 33 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 25 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Center Township, Jewell County with 908 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Center Township, Jewell County | 956 | $51,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato | 836 | $50,893 |
| Buffalo Township, Jewell County | 458 | $45,729 |
| Jewell | 370 | $45,000 |
| Burr Oak Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008909550 | 197 | not published |
| Grant Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008927725 | 159 | $37,788 |
| Esbon TownshipGEOID 2008921625 | 141 | $53,125 |
| Burr OakGEOID 2009525 | 140 | $32,500 |
| Prairie Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008957400 | 139 | $45,192 |
| Jackson Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008934800 | 110 | $28,977 |
| FormosoGEOID 2023825 | 94 | not published |
| RandallGEOID 2058450 | 79 | $29,826 |
| EsbonGEOID 2021600 | 69 | $43,750 |
| Ionia TownshipGEOID 2008934375 | 67 | not published |
| Montana Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008947800 | 64 | $100,444 |
| Sinclair TownshipGEOID 2008965675 | 59 | not published |
| Browns Creek TownshipGEOID 2008908725 | 57 | not published |
| Walnut Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008975000 | 56 | not published |
| Washington Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008975650 | 52 | not published |
| White Mound TownshipGEOID 2008977925 | 52 | not published |
| Athens TownshipGEOID 2008902975 | 50 | not published |
| Harrison Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008930350 | 46 | not published |
| Holmwood TownshipGEOID 2008932800 | 42 | not published |
| Limestone TownshipGEOID 2008940450 | 37 | not published |
| Erving TownshipGEOID 2008921575 | 37 | not published |
| Calvin TownshipGEOID 2008910075 | 36 | not published |
| Highland Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008931900 | 35 | not published |
| Richland Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008959375 | 32 | not published |
| WebberGEOID 2076250 | 30 | not published |
| Vicksburg TownshipGEOID 2008973725 | 21 | not published |
| IoniaGEOID 2034350 | 17 | not published |
| Odessa Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008952125 | 16 | not published |
| Allen Township, Jewell CountyGEOID 2008901225 | 13 | 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 Jewell County?
The median resident of Jewell County is 51.2 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 31.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jewell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2±0.7 | 37.4 | −1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±1.0 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.3%±0.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 13.6% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9%±1.7 pts | 72.7% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.3%±3.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±2.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.2%±4.0 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±1.9 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 Jewell County earn?
Half of Jewell County's 1,317 households earn less than $52,634 a year (±$8,655), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $50,060 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jewell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,634±$8,655 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,784±$7,618 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,461±$3,416 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±3.3 pts | 11.3% | −7.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0%±9.1 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9%±5.5 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 Jewell County?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Jewell County's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $64,600 by its owner (±$20,930). The median renter pays $608 a month including utilities, and 28.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jewell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $64,600±$20,930 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $608±$27 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.1%±11.6 pts | 34.5% | −24.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,364±$174 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1%±5.2 pts | 67.2% | −7.2 pts |
| Housing units | 1,761±14 | 1,293,635 | −264 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±3.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.9%±3.9 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6%±3.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 47.1%±5.7 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 Jewell County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Jewell County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Jewell County get to work?
77.9% of Jewell County's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.5 minutes.
| Measure | Jewell County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±3.0 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±5.4 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±4.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±3.2 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.5 min±2.4 | 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 Jewell County's census tracts?
Jewell County is a single census tract.
| Tract 576320089576300 | 2,916 | $52,634 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jewell County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 82nd of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 77th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th of 105 |
| Median household income | 103rd of 105 |
| Median home value | 105th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 98th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st of 105 |
| Median age | 1st 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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