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Woodson County, Kansas
Woodson County, Kansas. Woodson County had 3,118 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). It holds 10 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 6 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 20207.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,118
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,115 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,109
Median household income
$50,326
±$7,733 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$81,200
±$16,442 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$618
±$20 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Woodson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,115 residents in Woodson County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,118 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,109 over 498 square miles of land.
| Measure | Woodson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,109 | 2,947,197 | −48 |
| Households | 1,254±82 | 1,174,060 | −180 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.16 | 2.44 | +0.25 |
| Housing units | 1,845±16 | 1,293,635 | −176 |
Woodson County's population since 2000
From 3,788 in 2000 to 3,118 in 2025: down 17.7%. 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 Woodson County?
Woodson County holds 10 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Yates Center with 1,308 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Yates Center | 1,352 | $42,730 |
|---|---|---|
| Center Township, Woodson County | 591 | $91,528 |
| Toronto Township | 456 | $36,417 |
| Neosho Falls Township | 430 | $61,458 |
| TorontoGEOID 2071050 | 206 | $32,067 |
| Liberty Township, Woodson CountyGEOID 2020740375 | 152 | not published |
| Neosho FallsGEOID 2049825 | 134 | $39,583 |
| PiquaGEOID 2056000 | 90 | $61,000 |
| Perry TownshipGEOID 2020755475 | 74 | $67,500 |
| North Township, Woodson CountyGEOID 2020751025 | 60 | 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 Woodson County?
The median resident of Woodson County is 45.9 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.2%.
| Measure | Woodson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±1.7 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.8 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.9%±0.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 13.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4%±0.9 pts | 72.7% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 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 | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±3.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | −5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±3.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.1%±4.5 pts | 35.6% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±2.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.6 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 Woodson County earn?
Half of Woodson County's 1,254 households earn less than $50,326 a year (±$7,733), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $48,788 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,326±$7,733 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,592±$7,615 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,702±$3,089 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±3.8 pts | 11.3% | −7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.2%±9.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±2.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0%±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 Woodson County?
Owners occupy 84.6% of Woodson County's occupied homes and renters 15.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $81,200 by its owner (±$16,442). The median renter pays $618 a month including utilities, and 33.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,200±$16,442 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $618±$20 | $1,060 | −$119 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3%±16.6 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,434±$363 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.6%±5.0 pts | 67.2% | +7.5 pts |
| Housing units | 1,845±16 | 1,293,635 | −176 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 27.3%±13.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.3%±4.0 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.4%±3.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.0%±4.5 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 Woodson County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Woodson County in 2025 (14 single-family), 4.5 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 Woodson County get to work?
77.3% of Woodson County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.6%.
| Measure | Woodson County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2%±3.6 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | −7.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3%±5.9 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±4.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 5.7%±3.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±2.3 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±2.7 | 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 Woodson County's census tracts?
Woodson County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,682 (Tract 967) to $57,609 (Tract 966).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Woodson County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 105 |
| Median household income | 105th of 105 |
| Median home value | 98th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 96th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 105 |
| Median age | 17th 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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