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Buhler

Kansas · 1,327 residents · 0.716 sq mi
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Buhler has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,950. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
1,327
−2%since 2000
from 1,358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,853 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Buhler
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,950
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,406
+17%since 2000
from $18,278 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,327)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,277)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score7%(94)
Diversity Score
7
+102%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buhler, Kansas?

Buhler, Kansas has about 1,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buhler, Kansas?

The typical household in Buhler, Kansas earns about $47,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buhler, Kansas expensive?

In Buhler, Kansas, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Buhler, Kansas?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buhler, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buhler, Kansas?

About 10.6% of people in Buhler, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buhler, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buhler, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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