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Admire

Kansas · 134 residents (2025 est.) · 0.32 sq mi
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With 144 people, Admire is a city in Kansas. The median age is 55.5, about 17 years above the US median. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 1%. 99% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $56,094, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Admire

What changed most since 1990

  • White share84.1% → 96.5% (+12.4 pts)US over the same years: −17.8 pts
  • Median age32.3 → 55.5 (+23.2 years)US over the same years: +6.0 years
  • Hispanic share6.7% → 2.8% (−3.9 pts)US over the same years: +9.9 pts

Among the 14 cities and towns in the Emporia area

  • 6th in household income$56,094
  • 11th in share with a bachelor's degree14.3%
  • 13th in diversity score8.4
Section 01

Population & growth

144
−19%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
134 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
446 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
55.5
+64%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.32 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
6410514718822919902000201020202024Admire
2024144
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.4%(2)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.2%(6)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4420.1%(29)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.6%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6435.4%(51)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,094
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,364
+87%since 2000
from $15,666 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.330
+8%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

91.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
8.3% rent
32.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.40 people
+8%since 2009
from 2.22 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
20.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
8
−68%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(3)
Guatemalan0.7%(1)
Ancestry
Scottish4.2%(6)
German3.5%(5)
Dutch2.8%(4)
Irish2.8%(4)
Lithuanian2.1%(3)
American1.4%(2)
Danish1.4%(2)
Norwegian1.4%(2)
English0.7%(1)
Swiss0.7%(1)
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
58.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
21.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
11.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
44.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
48.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2013
from 3.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
99.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married1.7%(1)
Married93.3%(56)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5%(3)
Women 15+
Never married3.2%(2)
Married82.5%(52)
Widowed11.1%(7)
Divorced3.2%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

13.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2013
from 3.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
36.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
38.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
2.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
76.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
16.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)60%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Admire, decade by decade

Admire population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
1990164$47,253$46,08113.5%35.2
2000177$73,322$66,85521.4%12.2
2010156$50,350$58,69411.5%25.1
2020130$55,183–11.2%30.1
2024144$56,094–14.3%8.4

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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How many people live in Admire, Kansas?

Admire, Kansas has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Admire, Kansas?

The typical household in Admire, Kansas earns about $56,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Admire, Kansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Admire, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Admire, Kansas?

About 2.1% of people in Admire, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Admire, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Admire, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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