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Atchison County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Atchison County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,172
- −0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,735
- Median household income
- $61,112
- +21.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $145,700
- Jobs located here
- 5,726
- Highest market score
- 56
- Gas stations, #898 of 2,358 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,172 people live in Atchison County, in 5,735 households. Population estimates show Atchison County declined 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Atchison County is $61,112 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Atchison County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Atchison County are for gas stations (56); grocery and convenience stores (55); and salons, barbers and spas (54). Atchison County ranks #898 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
Atchison County is part of the Atchison area. For its number of households, Atchison County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for insurance agencies (68% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (33% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Atchison County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Atchison County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 56 | #898 of 2,358 | 6 | 10.5 | $2.8M | 117 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #966 of 2,402 | 8 | 13.9 | $4M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #935 of 2,385 | 18 | 31.4 | $279K | 131 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 53 | #1,029 of 2,222 | 7 | 12.2 | $2.8M | 92 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 53 | #1,069 of 2,378 | 15 | 26.2 | $428K | 96 | 5 |
| Real estate | 52 | #950 of 2,229 | 5 | 8.7 | Index only | 338 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 52 | #1,146 of 2,401 | 26 | 45.3 | $247K | 92 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 51 | #1,079 of 2,210 | 7 | 12.2 | $1.4M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 46 | #1,178 of 2,087 | 6 | 10.5 | $1.7M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,367 of 2,394 | 38 | 66.3 | $189K | 124 | 13 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,374 of 2,088 | 6 | 10.5 | $668K | 101 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,357 of 1,889 | 5 | 8.7 | $3.9M | 94 | 3 |
| Pizza | 38 | #1,538 of 2,090 | 8 | 13.9 | $2.4M | 48 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 38 | #1,701 of 2,405 | 57 | 99.4 | $343K | 93 | 22 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,725 of 2,339 | 12 | 20.9 | $419K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,862 of 2,405 | 27 | 47.1 | $725K | 109 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 28 | #1,691 of 1,886 | 8 | 13.9 | $900K | 91 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 26 | #1,869 of 2,063 | 10 | 17.4 | $2M | 53 | 3 |
| Gyms | 24 | #1,611 of 1,792 | 5 | 8.7 | $802K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 18 | #1,451 of 1,490 | 6 | 10.5 | $1.2M | 50 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 16 | #2,029 of 2,057 | 8 | 13.9 | $1.7M | 71 | 15 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 12 | #1,698 of 1,707 | 5 | 8.7 | $2.7M | 58 | 8 |
| Insurance agencies | 12 | #2,231 of 2,272 | 15 | 26.2 | $680K | 54 | 12 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.0 | $1.6M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.0 | $8M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.0 | $1M | 119 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.0 | Index only | 335 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $4.6M | 38 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $330K | 49 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $10.7M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 125 | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.4M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 86 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $1.4M | 51 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $1.8M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Atchison County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.4M | $1,120 | 117 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.8M | $2,930 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $19.6M | $3,412 | 84 |
| Groceries | $32.1M | $5,598 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $877 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.8M | $322 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4M | $699 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.2M | $1,255 | 97 |
| Pets | $4.2M | $727 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10M | $1,747 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.2M | $1,779 | 91 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.7M | $2,394 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.3M | $1,096 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $73.1M | $12,749 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Atchison County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,172−0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,735
- Median age
- 37.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 431 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 38
- Median household income
- $61,112+21.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,946
- Median home value
- $145,700
- Jobs located here
- 5,726
- Daytime population
- 14,569Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Atchison County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Atchison County at 16,172 people in 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,735 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Atchison County, KS spend?
Households in Atchison County spend about $73.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $32.1M on groceries and $19.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Atchison County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Atchison County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Atchison County, gas stations (56); grocery and convenience stores (55); and salons, barbers and spas (54) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #898 of 2,358 scored counties.
How does Atchison County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Atchison County is $61,112, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $145,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for insurance agencies (68% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (33% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Atchison County, each ranked against other counties.
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