Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 367 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,955 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 3,751 (17.6%) |
| Associates | 3,263 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,820 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,213 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,545 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $114,585 ▼ 59% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $776/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,560 |
| Vacant Units | 2,267 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cowley County is located in Kansas and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 34,469 residents. With a median age of 38.85, it is a middle-aged county.
Cowley County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,544 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Cowley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $114,585 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $776. Homeownership rates are high at 70.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cowley County are primarily White (77.3%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cowley County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67005 | Arkansas City | 15,336 | $57,583 | $85,800 | $769 | 5.1% | 36.3% |
| 67008 | Atlanta | 632 | $59,348 | $134,400 | $675 | 0.0% | 23.8% |
| 67019 | Burden | 962 | $59,722 | $92,900 | $838 | 3.7% | 34.6% |
| 67023 | Cambridge | 118 | $64,375 | — | $588 | 1.8% | 33.0% |
| 67038 | Dexter | 699 | $52,500 | $106,800 | $513 | 0.0% | 29.6% |
| 67131 | Rock | 317 | $85,385 | $194,200 | — | 3.7% | 35.1% |
| 67146 | Udall | 2,076 | $80,677 | $164,600 | $848 | 3.7% | 36.8% |
| 67156 | Winfield | 14,183 | $58,299 | $137,700 | $789 | 5.6% | 40.2% |