Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 69 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,547 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 1,470 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 1,511 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 885 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,192 (25.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,956 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $104,684 ▼ 62% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $795/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,739 |
| Vacant Units | 978 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bourbon County is located in Kansas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,398 residents. With a median age of 38.96, it is a middle-aged county.
Bourbon County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,956 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Bourbon County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,684 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $795. Homeownership rates are high at 73.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bourbon County are primarily White (88.81%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Bourbon County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66716 | Bronson | 953 | $76,343 | $57,800 | $780 | 3.2% | 31.8% |
| 66701 | Fort Scott | 11,075 | $64,838 | $107,800 | $789 | 4.3% | 36.1% |
| 66738 | Fulton | 223 | $48,750 | — | $813 | 0.0% | 40.5% |
| 66741 | Garland | 165 | $92,321 | $220,800 | — | 0.0% | 26.9% |
| 66754 | Mapleton | 421 | $45,313 | $113,300 | $1,081 | 0.8% | 12.7% |
| 66769 | Redfield | 606 | $86,875 | $124,500 | — | 2.4% | 47.1% |
| 66779 | Uniontown | 955 | $63,846 | $78,900 | $755 | 1.9% | 37.4% |