Elk County, Kansas

The median household income in Elk County, Kansas is $56,087, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Elk County is $29,323, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $56,087.

Elk County's median household income of $56,087 is lower than the Kansas state average of $64,428. The per capita income is $29,323, compared to the state average of $34,748.

The per capita income in Elk County, Kansas is $29,323, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Elk County's median household income of $56,087 is below the Kansas average of $64,428. The per capita income of $29,323 is also lower than the state average of $34,748. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Elk County ranks #86 out of 105 counties in Kansas by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $56,087 and per capita income of $29,323, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.