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Carlton

Kansas · 37 residents (2025 est.) · 0.17 sq mi
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Carlton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 11 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−29%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.5
+65%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8203142541990201020202024Carlton
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,222
+241%since 2000
from $9,750 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.177
−37%since 2010
from 0.281 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(2)
Diversity Score17.1%(5)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+56.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2011
from 86.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+36.9 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlton, Kansas?

Carlton, Kansas has about 27 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlton, Kansas?

The typical household in Carlton, Kansas earns about $65,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Carlton, Kansas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Carlton, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Carlton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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