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Pratt County, Kansas
Pratt County, Kansas. Pratt County had 9,117 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 14 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 20151.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,117
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,157 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,127
Median household income
$66,022
±$5,927 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$114,600
±$7,151 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$802
±$61 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Pratt County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,157 residents in Pratt County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,117 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,127 over 735 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pratt County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,127 | 2,947,197 | −325 |
| Households | 3,468±185 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.13 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,364±32 | 1,293,635 | −116 |
Pratt County's population since 2000
From 9,647 in 2000 to 9,117 in 2025: down 5.5%. 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 Pratt County?
Pratt County holds 14 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Pratt with 6,574 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pratt | 6,603 | $63,819 |
|---|---|---|
| Township 12, Pratt County | 886 | $100,250 |
| Township 6, Pratt CountyGEOID 2015171223 | 490 | $59,583 |
| Township 11, Pratt County | 403 | $75,417 |
| Township 9, Pratt CountyGEOID 2015171238 | 268 | $95,083 |
| Township 7, Pratt County | 267 | $40,536 |
| IukaGEOID 2034625 | 151 | $39,375 |
| Township 10, Pratt CountyGEOID 2015171242 | 132 | $78,750 |
| PrestonGEOID 2057675 | 115 | $28,269 |
| Township 8, Pratt CountyGEOID 2015171233 | 108 | $52,500 |
| SawyerGEOID 2063275 | 89 | $39,792 |
| CullisonGEOID 2016675 | 83 | $29,148 |
| CoatsGEOID 2014525 | 68 | $78,500 |
| ByersGEOID 2009800 | 38 | $45,000 |
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 Pratt County?
The median resident of Pratt County is 38.8 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.6%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pratt County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±1.2 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7%±0.5 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% | 13.6% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.1%±1.4 pts | 72.7% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±1.2 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±1.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±2.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9%±2.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±2.3 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.8%±3.5 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±2.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.4 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 Pratt County earn?
Half of Pratt County's 3,468 households earn less than $66,022 a year (±$5,927), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,399 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pratt County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,022±$5,927 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,523±$6,276 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,569±$2,387 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±3.0 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.5%±7.5 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1%±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±3.5 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 Pratt County?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Pratt County's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $114,600 by its owner (±$7,151). The median renter pays $802 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pratt County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $114,600±$7,151 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $802±$61 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1%±11.9 pts | 34.5% | +14.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,266±$134 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2%±4.0 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,364±32 | 1,293,635 | −116 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0%±3.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.1%±8.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.6%±3.0 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.2%±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 Pratt County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Pratt 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 Pratt County get to work?
81.8% of Pratt County's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Pratt County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±2.8 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±3.8 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±2.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5%±2.6 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.2 min±1.4 | 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 Pratt County's census tracts?
Pratt County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,375 (Tract 9686) to $67,792 (Tract 9688).
| Tract 968620151968600 | 1,890±157 | $59,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 968720151968700 | 3,359±291 | $66,315 |
| Tract 968820151968800 | 3,878±312 | $67,792 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pratt County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 105 |
| Median household income | 45th of 105 |
| Median home value | 64th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 105 |
| Median age | 76th 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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