Doniphan County Summary

Life in Doniphan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Doniphan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Doniphan County:

  • The population in Doniphan County is 7,501.

  • The median home value in Doniphan County is $130,315.

  • The median income in Doniphan County is $66,358.

  • The median rent in Doniphan County is $733.

  • The unemployment rate in Doniphan County is 1.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Doniphan County is 11.4%.

  • The average high in Doniphan County is 72.0° and there are 89.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Doniphan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Doniphan County

Wathena, KS Population 1,499

Elwood, KS Population 1,109

Highland, KS Population 1,106

Troy, KS Population 825

Denton, KS Population 140

Bendena, KS Population 131

White Cloud, KS Population 106

Severance, KS Population 50

Leona, KS Population 49

Map Of Doniphan County

Doniphan County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Doniphan County is 72.0°.

  • There are 77.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 89.4 inches of rain each year with 7.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:38 hours of sun each day in Doniphan County.

StatDoniphan County
Mean High72.0
Nice Days77.81
Rainfall89.4
Snowfall7.4
Sunny_hours5:38
72.0°
Average High
89.4
Inches of Rain

Doniphan County Demographics

Population over time in Doniphan County

The current population in Doniphan County is 7,501. The population has decreased -1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,549 -0.9%
2021 7,616 -0.9%
2020 7,684 -

Gender in Doniphan County

  • Doniphan County is 48.2% female with 3,617 female residents.

  • Doniphan County is 51.8% male with 3,883 male residents.

Female
48.2% (3,617)
Male
51.8% (3,883)
Gender Doniphan County KS USA
Female 48.2% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 51.8% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Doniphan County

Doniphan County is:

  • 89.1% White with 6,687 White residents.

  • 4.7% African American with 354 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 8 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 216 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 224 Hispanic residents.

White
89.1% (6,687)
African American
4.7% (354)
American Indian
0.1% (10)
Asian
0.1% (8)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (2)
Two Or More
2.9% (216)
Hispanic
3.0% (224)

Table: Doniphan County By Race

Race Doniphan County KS USA
White 89.1% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 4.7% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.0% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Doniphan County, Kansas

  • 5.2% of households in Doniphan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Doniphan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Doniphan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Doniphan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Doniphan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Doniphan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Doniphan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Doniphan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Doniphan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Doniphan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (389)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (211)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (935)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (754)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (745)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.0% (1,121)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.8% (1,258)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.2% (1,291)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (512)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (279)
Income Doniphan County KS USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.0% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.8% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.2% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Doniphan County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed high school / ged.

  • 30.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Doniphan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (150)
9-12th Grade
6% (450)
High School / GED
34% (2,550)
Some College
30% (2,250)
Associate's Degree
9% (675)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (825)
Master's Degree
5% (375)
Professional Degree
2% (150)
Doctorate Degree
1% (75)
Education Doniphan County KS USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 34% 26% 26%
Some College 30% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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