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Pawnee County, Kansas
Pawnee County, Kansas. Pawnee County had 5,991 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 25 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 21 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 20145.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,991
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,253 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,144
Median household income
$63,517
±$7,910 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$93,000
±$15,501 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$795
±$86 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Pawnee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,253 residents in Pawnee County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,991 for July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,144 over 754 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pawnee County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,144 | 2,947,197 | −485 |
| Households | 2,391±165 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.15 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,057±26 | 1,293,635 | no clear change |
Pawnee County's population since 2000
From 7,233 in 2000 to 5,991 in 2025: down 17.2%. 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 Pawnee County?
Pawnee County holds 25 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 21 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Larned with 3,596 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Larned | 3,769 | $55,648 |
|---|---|---|
| Pawnee Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014554800 | 649 | not published |
| Browns Grove Township | 267 | $53,333 |
| Larned TownshipGEOID 2014538725 | 267 | not published |
| Burdett | 228 | $45,313 |
| Santa Fe TownshipGEOID 2014563025 | 184 | not published |
| Garfield Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014525775 | 184 | $61,667 |
| Pleasant Grove Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014556400 | 162 | $158,571 |
| GarfieldGEOID 2025750 | 151 | $47,083 |
| Grant Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014527925 | 142 | $45,833 |
| RozelGEOID 2061600 | 102 | $52,500 |
| Pleasant Valley Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014556600 | 80 | not published |
| Walnut Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014575050 | 74 | not published |
| Ash Valley TownshipGEOID 2014502825 | 74 | $84,545 |
| Orange TownshipGEOID 2014553000 | 72 | not published |
| River TownshipGEOID 2014560050 | 57 | $47,917 |
| Logan Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014542075 | 45 | not published |
| Pleasant Ridge TownshipGEOID 2014556475 | 43 | not published |
| Keysville TownshipGEOID 2014536625 | 42 | $66,250 |
| Shiley TownshipGEOID 2014565275 | 39 | $71,250 |
| Morton Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014548525 | 31 | not published |
| Sawmill TownshipGEOID 2014563250 | 20 | not published |
| Valley Center Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014573225 | 20 | not published |
| Conkling TownshipGEOID 2014515225 | 17 | not published |
| Lincoln Township, Pawnee CountyGEOID 2014540975 | 15 | 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 Pawnee County?
The median resident of Pawnee County is 46.1 years old; 14.5% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.1%.
| Measure | Pawnee County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±0.7 | 37.4 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 14.5%±0.5 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3%±1.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% | 13.6% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.9%±1.5 pts | 72.7% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.4%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | +3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.9%±3.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7%±3.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±3.1 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0%±3.6 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.2 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 Pawnee County earn?
Half of Pawnee County's 2,391 households earn less than $63,517 a year (±$7,910), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $61,433 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pawnee County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,517±$7,910 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,537±$10,584 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,023±$5,135 | $40,978 | +$8,094 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5%±3.3 pts | 11.3% | +5.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4%±6.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±3.7 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 Pawnee County?
Owners occupy 66.2% of Pawnee County's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $93,000 by its owner (±$15,501). The median renter pays $795 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pawnee County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $93,000±$15,501 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $795±$86 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±13.1 pts | 34.5% | +24.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,200±$167 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2%±6.8 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,057±26 | 1,293,635 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.2%±9.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3%±5.1 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4%±3.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.1%±5.2 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 Pawnee County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Pawnee 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 Pawnee County get to work?
71.5% of Pawnee County's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes.
| Measure | Pawnee County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9%±3.7 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5%±6.0 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±4.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±2.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±4.1 pts | 11.8% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min±4.4 | 19.7 min | +7.7 min |
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 Pawnee County's census tracts?
Pawnee County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,854 (Tract 9702) to $69,375 (Tract 9703).
| Tract 970220145970200 | 4,529±211 | $58,854 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970320145970300 | 1,615±211 | $69,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pawnee County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 56th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 84th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 105 |
| Median household income | 58th of 105 |
| Median home value | 88th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 48th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 44th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 102nd of 105 |
| Median age | 14th 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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