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Argonia

Kansas · 456 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Argonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−15%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−3%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4325045776497211990201020202024Argonia
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,388
+52%since 2000
from $16,060 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(411)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(19)
Diversity Score15.6%(71)
Diversity Score
16
+985%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Argonia, Kansas?

Argonia, Kansas has about 456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Argonia, Kansas?

The typical household in Argonia, Kansas earns about $58,438 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 $83,500, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Argonia, Kansas?

About 19.5% 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 8.1% 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 95 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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