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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bern

Kansas · 204 residents · 0.284 sq mi
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Bern has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value is $32,800. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
+21%since 1990
from 169 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
718 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 595 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.3
−21%since 1990
from 51.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
921251581902231990201020202024Bern
2024136
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,643 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,254
+34%since 1990
from $12,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
12.8% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−39%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(165)
Black2.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(14)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(10)
Diversity Score
5
−43%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−57%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bern, Kansas?

Bern, Kansas has about 204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bern, Kansas?

The typical household in Bern, Kansas earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bern, Kansas expensive?

In Bern, Kansas, the median home is worth about $32,800, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Bern, Kansas?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bern, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bern, Kansas?

About 7.1% of people in Bern, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bern, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bern, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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