Poverty Rate in Douglas County, Kansas
In Douglas County, Kansas, an estimated 18,330 of 112,028 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Douglas County, Kansas?
The poverty rate in Douglas County, Kansas is 16.4%.
- How many people in Douglas County, Kansas live in poverty?
In Douglas County, Kansas, an estimated 18,330 of 112,028 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Douglas County, Kansas compare to the average for Kansas?
The poverty rate in Douglas County, Kansas is 36.67% higher than the Kansas average. In Douglas County, Kansas, an estimated 16.4% of 112,028 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 12.0% of 2,852,901 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Douglas County, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Douglas County, Kansas is 30.16% higher than the US average. In Douglas County, Kansas, an estimated 16.4% of 112,028 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Baldwin City, Kansas 8.8% of 4,012 people.
- Eudora, Kansas 7.5% of 5,961 people.
- Lawrence, Kansas 18.8% of 87,598 people.
- Lecompton, Kansas 14% of 864 people.
Hispanic
22.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Douglas County, Kansas
2021
22.1% of 7 thousand people
White
12.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
12.8% of 88 thousand people
Two or more races
19.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
19.1% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
12.9% of 86 thousand people
Under 18 years
7.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
7.1% of 21 thousand people
Under 5 years
4.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
4.3% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
8% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
7.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
7.1% of 21 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
17.8% of 75 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
25.2% of 36 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
11% of 39 thousand people
60 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
6.7% of 22 thousand people
65 years and over
3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
3% of 16 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
8.5% of 73 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
37.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
37.4% of 3 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
12.1% of 13 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
12.4% of 18 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
3.5% of 39 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
11.7% of 65 thousand people
Employed
10.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
10.2% of 62 thousand people
Male
9.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
9.5% of 33 thousand people
Female
11% Poverty Rate for employed women in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
11% of 29 thousand people
Unemployed
42.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
42.7% of 3 thousand people
Male
37.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
37.9% of 2 thousand people
Female
52.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
52.9% of 946 people
Population 16 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
14.8% of 94 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
2.6% of 41 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
31.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
31.2% of 29 thousand people
Did not work
16.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
16.4% of 24 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
33.5% of 37 thousand people
Male
27.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
27.8% of 19 thousand people
Female
39.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
39.8% of 17 thousand people
18 to 24 years
52.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
52.7% of 14 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
18.4% of 7 thousand people
35 to 44 years
33.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
33.2% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
17.6% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
38.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
38.1% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
10% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
10% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
8.8% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
6.8% of 14 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
53.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
53.5% of 14 thousand people
Did not work
44.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
44.6% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Douglas County, Kansas
2023
13.5%
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