Neosho County, KS

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2024 Population

15,656

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.2

2.73% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13.1%

14.7% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$56,618

1.64% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$111,300

9.98% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,442

3.35% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Neosho 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.

98.9% of the residents in Neosho County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Neosho County, KS are Neosho County Community College (787 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Neosho County, KS was $111,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

Most people in Neosho County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Neosho County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Neosho County, KS borders Allen County, KS, Bourbon County, KS, Crawford County, KS, Labette County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Wilson County, KS, and Woodson County, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Neosho County, KS is home to a population of 15.7k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.56% of Neosho County, KS residents were born outside of the country (245 people).

In 2024, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.8k people) in Neosho County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 676 White (Hispanic) and 463 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2024 Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.9% of Neosho County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Neosho County, KS was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Neosho County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Neosho County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.8k ± 67
White (Hispanic)
676 ± 114
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
463 ± 86

6.03%

Hispanic Population

944 people

6.03% of the people in Neosho County, KS are hispanic (944 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,075 ± 6,976 people
India
12,929 ± 2,785 people
Vietnam
10,325 ± 2,490 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 83,075 Kansas residents, followed by India with 12,929 and Vietnam with 10,325.

Foreign-Born Population

1.56%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

245 people

1.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

284 people

As of 2024, 1.56% of Neosho County, KS residents (245 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 Neosho County, KS was 1.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Neosho County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
245 ± 86
Gulf War (2001-)
224 ± 89
Gulf War (1990s)
126 ± 76

Neosho County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Neosho County, KS.

Economy

The economy of Neosho County, KS employs 7.44k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Neosho County, KS were Manufacturing (1,328 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,244 people), and Retail Trade (1,053 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($107,813), Utilities ($90,313), and Public Administration ($65,682).

Employment

Occupations

7.44k

2024 Value

± 584

3.35%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Neosho County, KS grew at a rate of 3.35%, from 7.2k employees to 7.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Neosho County, KS, are Production Occupations (862 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (857 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (701 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Neosho County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.44k

2024 Value

± 584

3.35%

1 Year growth

± 10.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Neosho County, KS grew at a rate of 3.35%, from 7.2k employees to 7.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Neosho County, KS, are Manufacturing (1,328 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,244 people), and Retail Trade (1,053 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Neosho County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Neosho County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,885

Median earning men ± $3,695

$35,569

Median earning women ± $3,630

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($107,813), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,802), and Public Administration ($65,795).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,523), and Manufacturing ($40,370).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

36
Other Services (except Public Administration)
30
Retail Trade
21
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$52.4k
Manufacturing
$45.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$23.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Neosho County, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (41%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Neosho County, KS awarded 787 degrees. The student population of Neosho County, KS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 709 male students and 1,074 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Neosho County, KS are White (590 and 79.3%), Hispanic or Latino (68 and 9.14%), Black or African American (39 and 5.24%), and Two or More Races (33 and 4.44%).

The largest universities in Neosho County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Neosho County Community College (787 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Neosho County, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (206 and 26.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (190 and 24.1%), and Welding Technology (134 and 17%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,783 students enrolled in Neosho County, KS, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,365 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
190 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Neosho County, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 190 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Neosho County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Neosho County Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

787 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Neosho County Community College with 787 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 300 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Neosho County, KS, which is 0.616 times less than the 487 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 590 degrees mean that there were 8.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 68 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,976) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Neosho County, KS was $111,300 in 2024, which is 0.335 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $101,200 to $111,300, a 9.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Neosho County, KS is 77.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Neosho County, KS have an average commute time of 16.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Neosho County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Neosho County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 3.38%.

Housing

Property

$111,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,087

$4,989

Median Property Taxes

±$439

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 Neosho 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 Neosho County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.2%

Homeownership

2024

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.2% of the housing units in Neosho County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Neosho County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,618

Median Household Income

± $5,385

6.46k

Number of Households

± 512

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.46k households in Neosho County, KS grew to $56,618 from the previous year's value of $55,704.

The following chart displays the households in Neosho 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Neosho County, KS is from Kansas.

0.458

2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2023, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.893% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (7.72%)

In 2024, 77.6% of workers in Neosho County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (7.72%).

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.

Commute Time

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Neosho County, KS have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Neosho County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Neosho County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Neosho County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 3.38%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Neosho County, KS (1.99k out of 15.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Neosho 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 19.5% of the children was living in poverty in Neosho County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 277 in Neosho County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 23.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

89.6% of the population of Neosho County, KS has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.634% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Neosho County, KS see 1,578 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,578 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3121 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 907 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,578 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Neosho County, KS

Primary care physicians in Neosho County, KS see an average of 1,578 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,578 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Neosho County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.634%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Neosho County, KS declined by 10.8% from 11.7% to 10.4%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 98.2 in Neosho County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Neosho County, KS.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

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 42.8% in Neosho County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Neosho County, KS.