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Burr Oak

Kansas · 174 residents · 0.823 sq mi
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Burr Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,591. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $34,000. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−34%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.0
+18%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
921391872342811990201020202024Burr Oak
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,591
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,126
+60%since 2000
from $10,726 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,000
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$288
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.2%
−65.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
48.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+171%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(4)
Diversity Score10%(17)
Diversity Score
10
+161%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−46%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burr Oak, Kansas?

Burr Oak, Kansas has about 174 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burr Oak, Kansas?

The typical household in Burr Oak, Kansas earns about $21,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burr Oak, Kansas expensive?

In Burr Oak, Kansas, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Oak, Kansas?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Burr Oak, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burr Oak, Kansas?

About 16.3% of people in Burr Oak, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burr Oak, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burr Oak, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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