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Bushong

Kansas · 28 residents (2025 est.) · 0.15 sq mi
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Bushong is a city of 46 people in Kansas. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. At a median age of 45.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

46
−16%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
28 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
303 / sq mi
+109%since 2009
from 145 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
45.4
+44%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.15 sq mi
Population, 19902024
41832466019902000201020202024Bushong
202446
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.2%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.2%(1)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.2%(1)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.6%(9)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5456.5%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.3%(2)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.5%(3)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,363
+170%since 2000
from $10,511 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
15.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.290
+182%since 2010
from 0.103 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade64.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,188
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
75.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
9.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.30 people
−31%since 2010
from 3.33 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
6.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2015
from 100.0% in 2015
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(51)
Black1.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(1)
20
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(1)
Ancestry
German78.3%(36)
English21.7%(10)
American4.3%(2)
Dutch2.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

17.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
17.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+129%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
30.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
70.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 89.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.1%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
3.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
39.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
8.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2013
from 26.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+62.5 ptssince 2017
from 37.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.5%(3)
Married80.8%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.7%(2)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married55.6%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced44.4%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2013
from 26.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
58.7%
+28.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
6.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
19.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
73.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
19.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushong, Kansas?

Bushong, Kansas has about 46 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bushong, Kansas expensive?

In Bushong, Kansas, the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Bushong, Kansas?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bushong, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bushong, Kansas?

About 15.2% of people in Bushong, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bushong, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bushong, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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