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Argonia

Kansas · 501 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Argonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
501
−6%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
718 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−5%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4325045776497211990201020202024Argonia
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,431
+27%since 2000
from $16,060 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(517)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(478)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score9.1%(46)
Diversity Score
9
+533%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−18%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% 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
3.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Argonia, Kansas?

Argonia, Kansas has about 501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Argonia, Kansas?

The typical household in Argonia, Kansas earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Argonia, Kansas expensive?

In Argonia, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Argonia, Kansas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Argonia, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Argonia, Kansas?

About 20.5% of people in Argonia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Argonia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Argonia, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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