Demographics by Tract/Block Group
The United States Census Bureau administers certain boundaries within Pottawatomie County, KS, called Block Groups. These areas fall within other larger boundaries, called Census Tracts. Data collected for these geographic areas can help with analysis of Pottawatomie County demographics across both townships and rural areas.
Pottawatomie County Census Boundaries Map
The following Census geographic boundary map be used to help identify the tract information for different parts of Pottawatomie County.
Pottawatomie County Census Tracts
There are five census tracts in Pottawtaomie county. These are census tracts number 4, 1.01, 3, 1.02, and 2. Starting with these tract areas, we can view data and information on the entire tract area, or drill further into the details of the different block groups contained by that tract. Unlike with city-based data, these geographic data groups allow us to gather insights on demographics on the rural communities which make up a large portion of Pottawatomie County.
Census Tract 4
Geographically, census tract 4 is the largest in Pottawatomie County, covering a great deal of the northern half of the county, including the communities of Olsburg, Westmoreland, Wheaton, Onaga, and Havensville, and the surrounding rural areas.
The following data, sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, gives an overview of the demographics of tract 4:
| Pottawatomie County, KS, Census Tract 4 Overview | |
| Population | 4,142 |
| Median Age | 50.7 |
| % 65 Years and Older | 25.1% |
| % Veterans | 8.8% |
| Total Households | 1,587 |
| Median Household Income | $64,356 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,891 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% |
| Average Travel Time to Work (in Minutes) | 25.7 |
| % With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 30.8% |
| % Without Healthcare Coverage | 3.4% |
Census Tract 3
The following chart, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, provides additional insight on the populations included in Census Tract 3:
| Pottawatomie County, KS, Census Tract 3 Overview | |
| Population | 4,745 |
| Median Age | 26.9 |
| % 65 Years and Older | 10.2% |
| % Veterans | 6.9% |
| Total Households | 1,498 |
| Median Household Income | $66,667 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,504 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% |
| Average Travel Time to Work (in Minutes) | 21.1 |
| % With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 24.1% |
| % Without Healthcare Coverage | 6.8% |
Census Tract 1.01
U.S. Census Bureau demographic information for Census Tract 1.01 is included below:
| Pottawatomie County, KS, Census Tract 1.01 Overview | |
| Population | 2,497 |
| Median Age | 40.9 |
| % 65 Years and Older | 12.5% |
| % Veterans | 11.6% |
| Total Households | 821 |
| Median Household Income | $82,557 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,006 |
| Employment Rate | 73.9% |
| Average Travel Time to Work (in Minutes) | 29.2 |
| % With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 39.0% |
| % Without Healthcare Coverage | 6.2% |
Census Tract 1.02
The following data from the Census Bureau provides additional insight on the populations included in Census Tract 1.02:
| Pottawatomie County, KS, Census Tract 1.02 Overview | |
| Population | 7,973 |
| Median Age | 32.2 |
| % 65 Years and Older | 12.1% |
| % Veterans | 14.4% |
| Total Households | 2,778 |
| Median Household Income | $84,667 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,961 |
| Employment Rate | 64.6% |
| Average Travel Time to Work (in Minutes) | 23.0 |
| % With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 44.4% |
| % Without Healthcare Coverage | 4.5% |
Census Tract 2
The chart below includes additional Census Bureau information on the population of Census Tract 2:
| Pottawatomie County, KS, Census Tract 2 Overview | |
| Population | 5,991 |
| Median Age | 37.4 |
| % 65 Years and Older | 14.3% |
| % Veterans | 8.7% |
| Total Households | 2,104 |
| Median Household Income | $77,679 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,504 |
| Employment Rate | 68.9% |
| Average Travel Time to Work (in Minutes) | 30.5 |
| % With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher | 39.7% |
| % Without Healthcare Coverage | 3.0% |