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Bassett

Kansas · 14 residents · 0.067 sq mi
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Bassett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,542. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 8 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $187,500. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 229%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
−36%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
209 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+13%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6142230381990201020202024Bassett
202422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,542
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2018
Per capita income
$20,013
+62%since 2000
from $12,388 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.230
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade80%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+229%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$463
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+82%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2017
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
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: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Female
31.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bassett, Kansas?

Bassett, Kansas has about 14 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bassett, Kansas?

The typical household in Bassett, Kansas earns about $33,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bassett, Kansas expensive?

In Bassett, Kansas, the median home is worth about $187,500, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

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 37.5% of people in Bassett, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bassett, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bassett, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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