Pottawatomie County Summary

Life in Pottawatomie County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County:

  • The population in Pottawatomie County is 25,482.

  • The median home value in Pottawatomie County is $280,833.

  • The median income in Pottawatomie County is $85,241.

  • The median rent in Pottawatomie County is $1,009.

  • The unemployment rate in Pottawatomie County is 1.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Pottawatomie County is 7.2%.

  • The average high in Pottawatomie County is 73.3° and there are 82.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pottawatomie County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pottawatomie County

Manhattan, KS Population 54,287

Wamego, KS Population 4,190

St. Marys, KS Population 2,661

St. George, KS Population 1,190

Westmoreland, KS Population 641

Onaga, KS Population 618

Olsburg, KS Population 222

Louisville, KS Population 196

Havensville, KS Population 190

Belvue, KS Population 187

Emmett, KS Population 182

Wheaton, KS Population 79

Map Of Pottawatomie County

Pottawatomie County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Pottawatomie County is 73.3°.

  • There are 75.7 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 82.4 inches of rain each year with 6.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:57 hours of sun each day in Pottawatomie County.

StatPottawatomie County
Mean High73.3
Nice Days75.7
Rainfall82.4
Snowfall6.1
Sunny_hours5:57
73.3°
Average High
82.4
Inches of Rain

Pottawatomie County Photos

Riley Kansas County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Kevin Zollman Kzollman 22 | GFDL
Bill Snyder Family Stadium Wsc Wide
Source: Wikipedia User Kgwo1972 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ksu Campus
Source: Wikipedia User No machine-readable autho | GFDL
Manhattan Kansas Union Pacific Station
Source: Wikipedia User Kgwo1972 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Source: Wikipedia User Kgwo1972 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Konza
Source: Public Domain

Pottawatomie County Demographics

Population over time in Pottawatomie County

The current population in Pottawatomie County is 25,482. The population has increased 5.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 25,082 3.6%
2021 24,203 1.5%
2020 23,847 -

Gender in Pottawatomie County

  • Pottawatomie County is 49.6% female with 12,647 female residents.

  • Pottawatomie County is 50.4% male with 12,835 male residents.

Female
49.6% (12,647)
Male
50.4% (12,835)
Gender Pottawatomie County KS USA
Female 49.6% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pottawatomie County

Pottawatomie County is:

  • 88.7% White with 22,605 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 431 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 58 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 110 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 151 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 754 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.4% Hispanic with 1,373 Hispanic residents.

White
88.7% (22,605)
African American
1.7% (431)
American Indian
0.2% (58)
Asian
0.4% (110)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (151)
Two Or More
3.0% (754)
Hispanic
5.4% (1,373)

Table: Pottawatomie County By Race

Race Pottawatomie County KS USA
White 88.7% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.4% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Pottawatomie County, Kansas

  • 2.6% of households in Pottawatomie County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.7% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Pottawatomie County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.6% (667)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (1,030)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (1,894)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.3% (1,356)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.0% (1,789)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (4,511)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (3,734)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.7% (6,028)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.5% (2,679)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (1,789)
Income Pottawatomie County KS USA
Less than $10,000 2.6% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.3% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.0% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.7% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 8.0% 11.4%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Pottawatomie County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (254)
9-12th Grade
3% (764)
High School / GED
27% (6,880)
Some College
20% (5,096)
Associate's Degree
11% (2,803)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (6,115)
Master's Degree
10% (2,548)
Professional Degree
1% (254)
Doctorate Degree
3% (764)
Education Pottawatomie County KS USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 27% 26% 26%
Some College 20% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 1% 2%

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