Wabaunsee County is a rural county located in east-central Kansas. It has a population of 7,082 and a population density of 10 people per square mile. The county is home to the cities of Wabaunsee, Alma, and Eskridge.
The economy of Wabaunsee County is largely driven by agriculture, with the majority of the population employed in farming, ranching, and related industries. The median household income is $50,717, which is slightly below the national average of $57,652. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is slightly below the national average of 3.7%.
Demographically, Wabaunsee County is largely white, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white. The next largest ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 8.2% of the population. The median age is 44.2 years, which is slightly higher than the national median age of 38.2 years.
Education in Wabaunsee County is provided by the Wabaunsee County Unified School District, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district has an overall graduation rate of 92.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 89.7%.
Real estate in Wabaunsee County is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $95,400, which is slightly lower than the national median of $229,700. The median rent is $638, which is slightly lower than the national median of $1,012. The median property tax rate is 1.18%, which is slightly lower than the national median of 1.19%.