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Bison

Kansas · 255 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Bison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+9%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
962 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 887 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291662042412791990201020202024Bison
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,628
−11%since 2000
from $23,122 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(16)
Diversity Score14.8%(38)
Diversity Score
15
+57%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% 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
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bison, Kansas?

Bison, Kansas has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bison, Kansas?

The typical household in Bison, Kansas earns about $42,083 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Bison, Kansas?

About 30.7% 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 7.2% of people in Bison, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bison, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bison, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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