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Bushton

Kansas · 279 residents · 0.228 sq mi
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Bushton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,036. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $33,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
279
−11%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,224 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1852322803273741990201020202024Bushton
2024201
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,036
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,171
+6%since 2000
from $17,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−49.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+41%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(236)
Black2.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(8)
Diversity Score31.9%(89)
Diversity Score
32
+351%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushton, Kansas?

Bushton, Kansas has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bushton, Kansas?

The typical household in Bushton, Kansas earns about $33,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bushton, Kansas expensive?

In Bushton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,000, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Bushton, Kansas?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bushton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bushton, Kansas?

About 14.7% of people in Bushton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bushton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bushton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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