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Burr Oak

Kansas · 140 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 $26,136. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 14% 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 $21,300. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−47%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+17%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
921391872342811990201020202024Burr Oak
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,136
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,248
+70%since 2000
from $10,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
2.9% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.2%(24)
Diversity Score36.9%(52)
Diversity Score
37
+863%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−41%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burr Oak, Kansas?

Burr Oak, Kansas has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burr Oak, Kansas earns about $26,136 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 $21,300.

How educated are people in Burr Oak, Kansas?

About 13.5% 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 25.8% 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 125 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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