Atchison County's estimated 2025 population is 16,356 with a growth rate of 0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atchison County is the 31st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 16,855 and has seen a growth of -2.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Atchison County includes 87.46% White, 4.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (87.46%)
Two or more races (6.2%)
Black or African American (4.31%)
Other race (1.19%)
Asian (0.68%)
Native American (0.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,178 | 87.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,005 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 698 | 4.31% |
| Other race | 193 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Atchison County's average per capita income is $43,149. Household income levels show a median of $62,164. The poverty rate stands at 12.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,698 | - |
| Families | $84,605 | $93,130 |
| Households | $62,164 | $78,019 |
| Non Families | $34,300 | $47,544 |
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