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Bird City

Kansas · 437 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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Bird City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
−9%since 2000
from 482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4174765355946531990201020202024Bird City
2024633
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,196
+87%since 2000
from $16,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing15.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(465)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(75)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other3.4%(15)
Diversity Score44.5%(195)
Diversity Score
45
+528%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bird City, Kansas?

Bird City, Kansas has about 437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bird City, Kansas?

The typical household in Bird City, Kansas earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bird City, Kansas expensive?

In Bird City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Bird City, Kansas?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bird City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bird City, Kansas?

About 9.7% of people in Bird City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bird City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bird City, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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