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Almena

Kansas · 408 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 $32,422. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $38,400. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
−13%since 2000
from 469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3424054695335961990201020202024Almena
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,422
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,584
+29%since 2000
from $14,433 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−5%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(394)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score9.7%(39)
Diversity Score
10
+351%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Almena, Kansas?

Almena, Kansas has about 408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Almena, Kansas?

The typical household in Almena, Kansas earns about $32,422 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 $38,400, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Almena, Kansas?

About 23.6% 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 26.1% of people in Almena, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Almena, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Almena, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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