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Blue Mound

Kansas · 219 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−21%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+23%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2082422763093431990201020202024Blue Mound
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,458
+55%since 2000
from $10,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(194)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(9)
Diversity Score18.5%(40)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+12%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Mound, Kansas?

Blue Mound, Kansas has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Blue Mound, Kansas expensive?

In Blue Mound, Kansas, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Mound, Kansas?

About 6.0% 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 35.2% of people in Blue Mound, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Mound, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Mound, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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