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Admire

Kansas · 134 residents (2025 est.) · 0.323 sq mi
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Admire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,094. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
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%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−19%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+64%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:134 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
641051471882291990201020202024Admire
2024144
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,094
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Owner-occupied
91.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score8.4%(12)
Diversity Score
8
+190%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

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