Atchison County Summary

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

  • The population in Atchison County is 16,309.

  • The median home value in Atchison County is $149,412.

  • The median income in Atchison County is $55,281.

  • The median rent in Atchison County is $771.

  • The unemployment rate in Atchison County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Atchison County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Atchison County is 72.1° and there are 90.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Atchison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Atchison County

Atchison, KS Population 10,834

Effingham, KS Population 609

Lancaster, KS Population 379

Muscotah, KS Population 133

Huron, KS Population 30

Map Of Atchison County

Atchison County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Atchison County is 72.1°.

  • There are 77.91 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 90.3 inches of rain each year with 7.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:39 hours of sun each day in Atchison County.

StatAtchison County
Mean High72.1
Nice Days77.91
Rainfall90.3
Snowfall7.1
Sunny_hours5:39
72.1°
Average High
90.3
Inches of Rain

Atchison County Photos

Atchison Kansas Commercial Street
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | GFDL
Atchison Kansas Mall
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | GFDL
Atchison Bridges  Flood
Source: Public Domain
Santa Fe Route Map
Source: Public Domain

Atchison County Demographics

Population over time in Atchison County

The current population in Atchison County is 16,309. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 16,382 1.1%
2021 16,210 -0.4%
2020 16,268 -

Gender in Atchison County

  • Atchison County is 51.5% female with 8,400 female residents.

  • Atchison County is 48.5% male with 7,909 male residents.

Female
51.5% (8,400)
Male
48.5% (7,909)
Gender Atchison County KS USA
Female 51.5% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Atchison County

Atchison County is:

  • 86.8% White with 14,158 White residents.

  • 3.7% African American with 599 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 77 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 105 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 819 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.3% Hispanic with 531 Hispanic residents.

White
86.8% (14,158)
African American
3.7% (599)
American Indian
0.1% (20)
Asian
0.5% (77)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (105)
Two Or More
5.0% (819)
Hispanic
3.3% (531)

Table: Atchison County By Race

Race Atchison County KS USA
White 86.8% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 3.7% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.0% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.3% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Atchison County, Kansas

  • 6.0% of households in Atchison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Atchison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Atchison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Atchison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Atchison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Atchison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Atchison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Atchison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Atchison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Atchison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (977)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (720)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (1,776)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (1,292)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (2,340)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.7% (3,376)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (1,737)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.3% (3,144)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (536)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (407)
Income Atchison County KS USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.7% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.3% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 8.0% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Atchison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Atchison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Atchison County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Atchison County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Atchison County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Atchison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Atchison County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (489)
9-12th Grade
4% (652)
High School / GED
42% (6,849)
Some College
22% (3,587)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,141)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (2,120)
Master's Degree
7% (1,141)
Professional Degree
1% (163)
Doctorate Degree
1% (163)
Education Atchison County KS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 42% 26% 26%
Some College 22% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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