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Almena

Kansas · 469 residents · 0.605 sq mi
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Almena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $33,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

469
+12%since 1990
from 417 in 1990
1990 – 2025
775 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 689 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
−27%since 1990
from 52.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3424054695335961990201020202024Almena
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,083
+83%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,433
+73%since 1990
from $8,358 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−15.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$327
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
18.8% rent
1.3
−21%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(416)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2
+258%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+22.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−41%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Almena, Kansas?

Almena, Kansas has about 469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Almena, Kansas?

The typical household in Almena, Kansas earns about $27,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Almena, Kansas expensive?

In Almena, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Almena, Kansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Almena, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Almena, Kansas?

About 15.3% of people in Almena, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Almena, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Almena, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 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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