Economy & Jobs — Cowley County, Kansas

Employment

Total Establishments712
Total Employees11,188
Avg Annual Employment13,041
Avg Annual Pay$49,217
Total Annual Wages$641,837,512
Annual Payroll (thousands)$479,130
Unemployment Rate5.3%

Income

Median Household Income$55,726
Poverty Rate14.0%
IRS Returns14,690
Total AGI (thousands)$889,599
Average AGI per Return$60,558

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$435,812,562
Per Capita$12,614
Population Basis34,549

Agriculture

Total Farms25
Land in Farms (acres)156,590
Avg Farm Size (acres)6,264
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants20
Fast Food22
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks4