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Byers

Kansas · 38 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $53,000. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38
−24%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.7
−22%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03061911211990201020202024Byers
202411
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,668
+310%since 2000
from $8,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$53,000
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(9)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.1%(9)
Diversity Score
24
+31%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+130%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% 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%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
90.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 83.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2013
from 42.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byers, Kansas?

Byers, Kansas has about 38 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Byers, Kansas expensive?

In Byers, Kansas, the median home is worth about $53,000.

How educated are people in Byers, Kansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Byers, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byers, Kansas?

About 4.5% of people in Byers, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Byers, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Byers, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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