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Bison

Kansas · 179 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Bison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,056. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $41,100. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
−24%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 887 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+28%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291662042412791990201020202024Bison
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,056
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,982
+4%since 2000
from $23,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food12.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(8)
Diversity Score24%(43)
Diversity Score
24
+155%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bison, Kansas?

Bison, Kansas has about 179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bison, Kansas?

The typical household in Bison, Kansas earns about $53,056 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 $41,100.

How educated are people in Bison, Kansas?

About 11.3% 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 9.3% 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 87 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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