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Bronson

Kansas · 323 residents · 0.447 sq mi
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Bronson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,821. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,700. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−7%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2273214165106051990201020202024Bronson
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,821
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,806 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,180
−9%since 2000
from $12,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−54.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+128%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(325)
Black2.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(285)
Black3.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(30)
Diversity Score38.4%(124)
Diversity Score
38
+382%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% 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
26.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronson, Kansas?

Bronson, Kansas has about 323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bronson, Kansas?

The typical household in Bronson, Kansas earns about $14,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bronson, Kansas expensive?

In Bronson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $30,700, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Bronson, Kansas?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bronson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bronson, Kansas?

About 42.5% of people in Bronson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bronson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bronson, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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