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Blue Rapids

Kansas · 928 residents · 1.985 sq mi
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Blue Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,278. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 8% 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 $63,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
−15%since 2000
from 1,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+5%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8329451K1K1K1990201020202024Blue Rapids
2024870
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,278
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,501
+39%since 2000
from $16,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,064)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(881)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(31)
Diversity Score12%(111)
Diversity Score
12
+474%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Rapids, Kansas?

Blue Rapids, Kansas has about 928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Rapids, Kansas earns about $45,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Rapids, Kansas expensive?

In Blue Rapids, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Rapids, Kansas?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Rapids, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Rapids, Kansas?

About 8.4% of people in Blue Rapids, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Rapids, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Rapids, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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