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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bison

Kansas · 266 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Bison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $14,999. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
+13%vs 2000
vs 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 887 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291662042412791990201020202024Bison
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,583
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,333 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,843
−62%vs 2000
vs $23,122 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.4%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,999
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$271
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−16%vs 2000
vs 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(222)
Black3.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(22)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.2%
−23.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Bison, Kansas?

Bison, Kansas has about 266 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bison, Kansas?

The typical household in Bison, Kansas earns about $19,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bison, Kansas expensive?

In Bison, Kansas, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Bison, Kansas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bison, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bison, Kansas?

About 12.4% of people in Bison, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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