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Blue Mound

Kansas · 275 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Blue Mound has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−1%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2082422763093431990201020202024Blue Mound
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,536
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,364 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,895
+40%since 2000
from $10,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+52%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(268)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Mound, Kansas?

Blue Mound, Kansas has about 275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Mound, Kansas?

The typical household in Blue Mound, Kansas earns about $35,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Mound, Kansas expensive?

In Blue Mound, Kansas, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Mound, Kansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Mound, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Mound, Kansas?

About 14.3% of people in Blue Mound, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Mound, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Mound, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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