Labette County, Kansas: commercial real estate data.
Labette County, Kansas had an estimated 19,692 residents on July 1, 2024, down 2.4 percent since the 2020 census base of 20,179, across 645 square miles. County output reached $1.08 bn in 2024, 443 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 12 7(a) approvals worth $6.7 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Labette County
How many people live in Labette County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202419,869
- Households8,078
- Average household size2.46
- Median household income$56,325
- Median age41.0
- Median gross rent$746 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$94,600
- Home value to household income1.7 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income15.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher20.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over13,524
- Population under 184,838
- Share under 1824.3 percent
- Population 65 and over4,033
- Share 65 and over20.3 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6410,998
- Civilian labor force9,086
- Unemployment rate3.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over60.4 percent
- Rank by population among Kansas counties27th of 105
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1890th of 3,222
Labette County is the 27th largest of 105 Kansas counties by population. A median home costs 1.7 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 24.3 percent against 20.3 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Labette County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202419,692
- Census 2020 base population20,179
- Population change since the 2020 census base-2.41 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-141
- Births, 2024204
- Deaths, 2024272
- Natural change, 2024-68
- Net domestic migration, 2024-95
- Net international migration, 202421
- Total net migration, 2024-74
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-276
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2605th of 3,144
The county has lost 2.41 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Labette County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving416
- People arriving, from those returns832
- Tax returns filed by households leaving419
- Net household movement-3
- Adjusted gross income arriving$17.2 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$755,000
- Average income of an arriving household$41,322
- Average income of a leaving household$39,224
- Largest single originMontgomery County (47 households)
- Largest single destinationNeosho County (53 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 47 | 106 | $1.6 m |
| Crawford County | 37 | 51 | $873,000 |
| Neosho County | 34 | 74 | $1.3 m |
| Cherokee County | 23 | 46 | $693,000 |
Households arriving report $2,098 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Montgomery County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Labette County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.08 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.05 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.3 percent
- GDP change over five years23.7 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Kansas areas BEA publishes27th of 105
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1779th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$54,442
Output grew 3.3 percent in the latest year and 23.7 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Labette County
- Covered employment, annual average8,525
- Establishments reporting498
- Average annual pay$47,757
- Average weekly wage$918
- Manufacturing, employment1,971
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$58,924
- Retail trade, employment820
- Retail trade, average annual pay$28,491
- Transportation and warehousing, employment388
- Transportation and warehousing, average annual pay$79,216
- Wholesale trade, employment217
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$52,512
- Finance and insurance, employment208
- Other services, except public administration, employment132
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,971 | 38 | $58,924 |
| Retail trade | 820 | 73 | $28,491 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 388 | 15 | $79,216 |
| Wholesale trade | 217 | 25 | $52,512 |
| Finance and insurance | 208 | 32 | $53,824 |
| Other services, except public administration | 132 | 32 | $25,559 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 117 | 23 | $32,618 |
| Construction | 105 | 30 | $53,150 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,971 jobs, 23.1 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Labette County?
- Establishments, all industries443
- Employment at those establishments6,826
- Annual payroll$326.8 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents22.3
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Labette County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20240
- Declared construction value permitted$0
- Single family units authorized0
- Multifamily units authorized0
No residential units were authorized by permit in 2024. In a small county this is common and is not by itself a sign of distress, but it does mean there is no recent residential pipeline to read demand from.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Labette County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded12
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$6.7 m
- Average 7(a) approval$555,817
- Median 7(a) approval$410,000
- Largest single approval$1,520,200
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)83
- Jobs per approval6.9
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active9
- Distinct industries receiving approvals8
- Median 7(a) term180 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer50.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms6
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter6
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countLessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units (3)
- Most active lenderBank Five Nine (3)
- 504 approvals recorded2
- 504 gross approval dollars$734,000
- Average 504 approval$367,000
- Median 504 approval$367,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval13.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved35.4
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$7.4 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Labette County
Do SBA loans in Labette County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded3
- Paid in full2
- Charged off1
- Status: Exempt from disclosure6
- Status: Cancelled1
- Status: Charged off1
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed2
Only 3 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Labette County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending5
- Parsons, approvals8
- Coffeyville, approvals1
- Roxana, approvals1
- Oswego, approvals1
- Cherryvale, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons | 8 | $4,557,700 |
| Coffeyville | 1 | $1,520,000 |
| Roxana | 1 | $500,000 |
| Oswego | 1 | $67,100 |
| Cherryvale | 1 | $25,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Labette County?
- Land area645 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Kansas counties74th of 105
- Width, east to west24.8 mi
- Height, north to south26.6 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land31
- Establishments per square mile0.69
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Labette County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Labette County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 200590
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book8
- Of those, participating in the NFIP7
- NFIP participation rate87.5 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Labette County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Labette County (community 200590), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Labette County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 87.5 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202419,869
- Households8,078
- Average household size2.46
- Median household income$56,325
- Median age41.0
Common questions
Labette County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Labette County, Kansas?
The Census Bureau estimates 19,692 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 19,869, in 8,078 households, ranking 27th of 105 Kansas counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Labette County's population growing?
The population has fallen 2.41 percent since the 2020 census base of 20,179, to 19,692 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 204 births against 272 deaths, with net migration of -74. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Labette County?
$56,325. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $94,600, which is 1.7 times income, and median gross rent is $746 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Labette County?
443 establishments, employing 6,826 people with an annual payroll of $326.8 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Labette County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,971 jobs, 23.1 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 8,525 jobs at an average annual pay of $47,757, or $918 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Labette County?
12 7(a) approvals totaling $6.7 m since FY2020, across 9 lenders, with a median approval of $410,000, plus 2 504 approvals worth $734,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Labette County?
No residential units were authorized by permit in 2024. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Labette County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Labette County come from?
The largest single origin is Montgomery County, with 47 households. Arriving households report an average income of $41,322 against $39,224 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Labette County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Labette County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Labette.
9 Census places lie wholly or partly in Labette County. All 9 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons | city | 9,425 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Oswego | city | 1,937 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Altamont | city | 993 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Chetopa | city | 977 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Mound Valley | city | 341 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Edna | city | 297 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Dennis | CDP | 198 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bartlett | city | 58 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Labette | city | 17 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 3 of the county's 12 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Labette County, the largest being Coffeyville (1), Roxana (1), Cherryvale (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.