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Athol

Kansas · 41 residents · 0.185 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $67,500. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
−20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
−2%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
194062841051990201020202024Athol
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,484
+38%since 2000
from $14,872 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
12.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(41)
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
25.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.0 min
+483%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+31.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Athol, Kansas?

Athol, Kansas has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Athol, Kansas expensive?

In Athol, Kansas, the median home is worth about $67,500.

How educated are people in Athol, Kansas?

About 25.9% 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 35.5% 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 57 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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