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Atwood

Kansas · 1,194 residents · 1.063 sq mi
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Atwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,940. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $57,000. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,194
−7%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+7%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9751K1K1K1K1990201020202024Atwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,940
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,221 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,717
+22%since 2000
from $16,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,259)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,141)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.2%(27)
Diversity Score12.9%(154)
Diversity Score
13
+835%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.1 min
−33%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atwood, Kansas?

Atwood, Kansas has about 1,194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Atwood, Kansas earns about $29,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atwood, Kansas expensive?

In Atwood, Kansas, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Atwood, Kansas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Atwood, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atwood, Kansas?

About 11.0% of people in Atwood, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atwood, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Atwood, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 210 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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