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Attica

Kansas · 516 residents · 0.634 sq mi
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Attica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,359. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,200. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
−19%since 2000
from 636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,003 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4905696487278061990201020202024Attica
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,359
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,886
+35%since 2000
from $14,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(624)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(30)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score16.3%(84)
Diversity Score
16
+725%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−24%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Attica, Kansas?

Attica, Kansas has about 516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Attica, Kansas?

The typical household in Attica, Kansas earns about $36,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Attica, Kansas expensive?

In Attica, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Attica, Kansas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Attica, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Attica, Kansas?

About 18.1% of people in Attica, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Attica, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Attica, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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