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Brewster

Kansas · 305 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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Brewster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $53,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
+7%since 2000
from 285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,182 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+1%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052743444134821990201020202024Brewster
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,291
+53%since 2000
from $14,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−49.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(31)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(30)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23%(70)
Diversity Score
23
+110%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+121%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.0% 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
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster, Kansas?

Brewster, Kansas has about 305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewster, Kansas?

The typical household in Brewster, Kansas earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster, Kansas expensive?

In Brewster, Kansas, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, Kansas?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster, Kansas?

About 9.3% of people in Brewster, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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