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Rawlins County, Kansas
Rawlins County, Kansas. Rawlins County had 2,431 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.1% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 14 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 10 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 20153.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,431
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,561 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,516
Median household income
$67,742
±$12,440 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$103,800
±$13,665 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$817
±$274 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Rawlins County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,561 residents in Rawlins County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,431 for July 1, 2025, down 5.1% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,516 over 1,069 square miles of land.
| Measure | Rawlins County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,516 | 2,947,197 | +14 |
| Households | 1,170±52 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.10 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,370±15 | 1,293,635 | no clear change |
Rawlins County's population since 2000
From 2,966 in 2000 to 2,431 in 2025: down 18.0%. 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 Rawlins County?
Rawlins County holds 14 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 10 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Atwood Township with 1,273 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Atwood Township | 1,326 | $71,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Atwood | 1,290 | $72,188 |
| Rocewood TownshipGEOID 2015360362 | 311 | $86,458 |
| Center Township, Rawlins CountyGEOID 2015312037 | 308 | $44,250 |
| Herl Township | 284 | $60,000 |
| HerndonGEOID 2031475 | 119 | $65,000 |
| McDonaldGEOID 2043750 | 113 | $90,764 |
| Ludell TownshipGEOID 2015343200 | 91 | $96,667 |
| Driftwood TownshipGEOID 2015318675 | 85 | $51,429 |
| Mirage TownshipGEOID 2015347175 | 55 | $132,083 |
| LudellGEOID 2043175 | 41 | not published |
| Achilles TownshipGEOID 2015300175 | 41 | not published |
| Jefferson Township, Rawlins CountyGEOID 2015335300 | 33 | $28,846 |
| Union Township, Rawlins CountyGEOID 2015372275 | 27 | 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 Rawlins County?
The median resident of Rawlins County is 46.5 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 27.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rawlins County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5±1.5 | 37.4 | −2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.8 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.9%±0.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% | 13.6% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5%±0.2 pts | 72.7% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±1.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6%±3.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±1.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0%±3.8 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.1 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 Rawlins County earn?
Half of Rawlins County's 1,170 households earn less than $67,742 a year (±$12,440), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,482 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rawlins County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,742±$12,440 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,860±$7,435 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,693±$3,483 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±2.3 pts | 11.3% | −4.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.2%±3.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±4.4 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 Rawlins County?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Rawlins County's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 by its owner (±$13,665). The median renter pays $817 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Rawlins County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,800±$13,665 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $817±$274 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 9.1%±6.1 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,344±$244 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7%±5.7 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,370±15 | 1,293,635 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±2.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5%±6.4 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8%±5.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.1%±5.0 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 Rawlins County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Rawlins County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.4 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 Rawlins County get to work?
72.5% of Rawlins County's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.7 minutes.
| Measure | Rawlins County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2%±4.3 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5%±5.6 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±4.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±4.0 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.7 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 Rawlins County's census tracts?
Rawlins County is a single census tract.
| Tract 950620153950600 | 2,516 | $67,742 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Rawlins County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 92nd of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 95th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 99th of 105 |
| Median household income | 38th of 105 |
| Median home value | 73rd of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 91st of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th of 105 |
| Median age | 11th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Rawlins County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.