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Rooks County, Kansas
Rooks County, Kansas. Rooks County had 4,646 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.4% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 19 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 20163.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,646
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,919 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,813
Median household income
$62,500
±$2,158 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$89,000
±$20,079 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$676
±$117 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Rooks County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,919 residents in Rooks County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,646 for July 1, 2025, down 5.4% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,813 over 891 square miles of land.
| Measure | Rooks County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,813 | 2,947,197 | −240 |
| Households | 2,136±103 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15±0.11 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,635±23 | 1,293,635 | −111 |
Rooks County's population since 2000
From 5,685 in 2000 to 4,646 in 2025: down 18.3%. 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 Rooks County?
Rooks County holds 19 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Township 11, Rooks County with 1,969 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Township 11, Rooks County | 2,063 | $61,790 |
|---|---|---|
| Plainville | 1,746 | $59,236 |
| Stockton | 1,480 | $62,621 |
| Township 3, Rooks County | 1,360 | $72,417 |
| Township 2, Rooks County | 360 | $60,021 |
| Township 8, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371234 | 265 | $67,875 |
| PalcoGEOID 2054125 | 208 | $60,625 |
| Township 1, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371203 | 196 | $52,300 |
| Township 10, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371243 | 173 | $85,500 |
| Township 7, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371229 | 154 | $60,625 |
| Township 12, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371249 | 142 | not published |
| DamarGEOID 2016975 | 112 | $44,028 |
| WoodstonGEOID 2080450 | 94 | $51,136 |
| ZurichGEOID 2081025 | 89 | $78,750 |
| Township 6, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371224 | 86 | $89,688 |
| Township 5, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371219 | 64 | $63,438 |
| CodellGEOID 2014575 | 49 | $91,023 |
| Township 9, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371239 | 45 | $54,688 |
| Township 4, Rooks CountyGEOID 2016371215 | 11 | 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 Rooks County?
The median resident of Rooks County is 45.7 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.2%.
| Measure | Rooks County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7±0.8 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.6 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9%±0.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 13.6% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4%±0.5 pts | 72.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 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 | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±2.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±1.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.2%±3.8 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.5 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.8 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 Rooks County earn?
Half of Rooks County's 2,136 households earn less than $62,500 a year (±$2,158), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $60,815 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rooks County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,500±$2,158 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,532±$5,229 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,120±$2,282 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5%±1.6 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.1%±2.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.4%±2.9 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 Rooks County?
Owners occupy 74.3% of Rooks County's occupied homes and renters 25.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,000 by its owner (±$20,079). The median renter pays $676 a month including utilities, and 14.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rooks County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,000±$20,079 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $676±$117 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 14.7%±6.9 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,077±$79 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.3%±5.1 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,635±23 | 1,293,635 | −111 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6%±6.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.0%±3.0 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4%±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.7%±3.8 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 Rooks County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Rooks County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.6 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 Rooks County get to work?
81.9% of Rooks County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.
| Measure | Rooks County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±2.8 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.9%±3.1 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.9 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.1 min±1.6 | 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 Rooks County's census tracts?
Rooks County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,275 (Tract 9747) to $62,663 (Tract 9746).
| Tract 974620163974600 | 2,209±198 | $62,663 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 974720163974700 | 2,604±198 | $62,275 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Rooks County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 68th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 97th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 71st of 105 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 105 |
| Median home value | 92nd of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 87th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 98th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 105 |
| Median age | 18th 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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