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Kansas

Illinois · 670 residents · 1.022 sq mi
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Kansas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,375. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 172 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,200. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
670
−20%since 2000
from 842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5916998079151K1990201020202024Kansas
2024884
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,375
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,752
+104%since 2000
from $14,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(821)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(610)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score10.1%(68)
Diversity Score
10
+116%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+99%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kansas, Illinois?

Kansas, Illinois has about 670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kansas, Illinois?

The typical household in Kansas, Illinois earns about $36,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kansas, Illinois expensive?

In Kansas, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Kansas, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kansas, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kansas, Illinois?

About 20.8% of people in Kansas, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kansas, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Kansas, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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