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Bushong

Kansas · 27 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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Bushong has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $13,100. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−51%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+74%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4183246601990201020202024Bushong
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,833
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,517
+38%since 2000
from $10,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade66.7%
US avg: 10%
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$13,100
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−54%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(51)
Black1.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.7%(4)
Diversity Score48.8%(13)
Diversity Score
49
+432%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−49.5 ptssince 2011
from 89.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushong, Kansas?

Bushong, Kansas has about 27 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bushong, Kansas?

The typical household in Bushong, Kansas earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bushong, Kansas expensive?

In Bushong, Kansas, the median home is worth about $13,100.

How educated are people in Bushong, Kansas?

About 0.0% 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 6.7% 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 23 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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