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Bassett

Kansas · 20 residents (2025 est.) · 0.067 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+37%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6142230381990201020202024Bassett
202422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,541
+179%since 2000
from $12,388 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.153
−34%since 2010
from 0.230 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance100%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical100%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(21)
Black4.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% 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

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
15.8%
−72.4 ptssince 2011
from 88.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
81.8%
+51.8 ptssince 2012
from 30.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.9%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% 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 Bassett, Kansas?

Bassett, Kansas has about 22 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bassett, Kansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bassett, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bassett, Kansas?

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

Has Bassett, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bassett, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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