Doniphan County, KS

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    2024 Population
    7,503
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    0.484% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.65%
    1.57% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $74,028
    1.64% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $135,200
    11.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,718
    0.0269% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Doniphan County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.3% of the residents in Doniphan County, KS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Doniphan County, KS are Highland Community College (563 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Doniphan County, KS was $135,200, and the homeownership rate was 81.1%.

    Most people in Doniphan County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Doniphan County, KS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Doniphan County, KS is home to a population of 7.5k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.56% of Doniphan County, KS residents were born outside of the country (117 people).

    In 2024, there were 22.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.61k people) in Doniphan County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 288 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 223 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Doniphan County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Doniphan County, KS was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Doniphan County, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.61k ± 76
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      288 ± 34
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      223 ± 35
    3.47%
    Hispanic Population
    260 people

    In 2024, there were 22.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.61k people) in Doniphan County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 288 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 223 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.47% of the people in Doniphan County, KS are hispanic (260 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Doniphan County, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.56%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    117 people
    1.32%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    99 people

    As of 2024, 1.56% of Doniphan County, KS residents (117 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Doniphan County, KS was 1.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      124 ± 45
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      87 ± 39
    3. Korea
      32 ± 26

    Doniphan County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.6% of the population of Doniphan County, KS has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 9.44% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Doniphan County, KS see 1,868 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,868 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see 7493 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,868 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Doniphan County, KS

    Primary care physicians in Doniphan County, KS see an average of 1,868 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,868 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.4%
    Uninsured
    50.7%
    Employer Coverage
    9.44%
    Medicaid
    17%
    Medicare
    15.3%
    Non-Group
    1.01%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Doniphan County, KS declined by 13.9% from 7.44% to 6.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Doniphan County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.29 in Doniphan County, KS.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39% in Doniphan County, KS.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.29% in Doniphan County, KS.

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    Economy

    The economy of Doniphan County, KS employs 3.72k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Doniphan County, KS were Manufacturing (656 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (597 people), and Educational Services (449 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($73,636), Manufacturing ($70,893), and Public Administration ($67,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.72k
    2024 Value
    ± 300
    0.0269%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Doniphan County, KS grew at a rate of 0.0269%, from 3.72k employees to 3.72k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Doniphan County, KS, are Management Occupations (440 people), Production Occupations (388 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (345 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Doniphan County, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.72k
    2024 Value
    ± 300
    0.0269%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Doniphan County, KS grew at a rate of 0.0269%, from 3.72k employees to 3.72k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Doniphan County, KS, are Manufacturing (656 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (597 people), and Educational Services (449 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Doniphan County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Doniphan County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,028
    Median earning men ± $6,272
    $35,965
    Median earning women ± $5,549

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,118), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,705), and Manufacturing ($68,125).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($79,420), Information ($77,917), and Public Administration ($68,068).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 19
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 14
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. 11
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $26.4k
      Manufacturing
    2. $9.53k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $7.09k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

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    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Doniphan County, KS awarded 563 degrees. The student population of Doniphan County, KS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 982 male students and 1,208 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Doniphan County, KS are White (431 and 76.6%), Black or African American (60 and 10.7%), Two or More Races (32 and 5.68%), and Unknown (20 and 3.55%).

    The largest universities in Doniphan County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Highland Community College (563 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Doniphan County, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (182 and 32.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (157 and 27.9%), and Medication Aide (47 and 8.35%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,190 students enrolled in Doniphan County, KS, 44.8% men and 55.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,513 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
      182 degrees awarded
    2. Medication Aide
      47 degrees awarded
    3. Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Doniphan County, KS was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 182 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Doniphan County, KS according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Highland Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    563 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Highland Community College with 563 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 169 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Doniphan County, KS, which is 0.429 times less than the 394 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 431 degrees mean that there were 7.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 60 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,349) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,146) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Doniphan County, KS was $135,200 in 2024, which is 0.406 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $121,200 to $135,200, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Doniphan County, KS is 81.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Doniphan County, KS have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Doniphan County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.27%.

    Housing

    Property

    $135,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$20,627
    $2,208
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$226

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Doniphan County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Doniphan County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    81.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81.1% of the housing units in Doniphan County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $74,028
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,768
    2.72k
    Number of Households
    ± 243

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.72k households in Doniphan County, KS grew to $74,028 from the previous year's value of $72,833.

    The following chart displays the households in Doniphan County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Doniphan County, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.8%)
    2. Carpooled (9.13%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.22%)

    In 2024, 77.8% of workers in Doniphan County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.13%) and those who worked at home (7.22%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Doniphan County, KS have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Doniphan County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Doniphan County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Doniphan County, KS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.27%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Doniphan County, KS (658 out of 6.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Doniphan County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 15.2% of the children was living in poverty in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 109 in Doniphan County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 161% per 100,000 population.

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