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Pottawatomie County is located in northeastern Kansas spanning 862 square miles, of which 841 square miles is land and 21 square miles (2.4%) is water. Westmoreland is the County seat and Wamego is the largest city. With its strategic location between major population centers such as Manhattan and Topeka and also has close proximity to large institutions including Kansas State University.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Pottawatomie County (2012-2016 ACS Estimates) | 2016 |
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Total Population | 22,920 |
Median Age (Years) | 34.8 |
Number of Companies | 2,250 |
Total Employed (Civilian 16 and Over) | 10,727 |
Labor Force (16 and Over) | 11,483 |
Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
Residents Working Within Pott. Co | 50.3% |
High School Graduates or Higher | 95.4% |
Bachelor's Degrees or Higher | 32% |
Total Housing Units | 9,066 |
Median Household Income | 62,500 |
Foreign Born Population | 622 |
Individuals Below Poverty Level | 9% |