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Athol

Kansas · 40 residents (2025 est.) · 0.185 sq mi
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Population has grown 27% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $68,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
+27%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
−13%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
194062841051990201020202024Athol
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,189
+90%since 2000
from $14,872 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
+75%since 2010
from 0.186 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade48%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$68,600
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% 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
35.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athol, Kansas?

Athol, Kansas has about 65 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Athol, Kansas expensive?

In Athol, Kansas, the median home is worth about $68,600.

How educated are people in Athol, Kansas?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Athol, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Athol, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Athol, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Athol, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Athol, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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