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Cawker City

Kansas · 469 residents · 1.006 sq mi
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Cawker City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
−10%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
466 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+1%since 2000
from 49.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3264034805576341990201020202024Cawker City
2024352
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,709
+51%since 2000
from $13,693 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$319
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−52.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(506)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(450)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.2%(10)
Diversity Score11.4%(54)
Diversity Score
11
+372%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cawker City, Kansas?

Cawker City, Kansas has about 469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cawker City, Kansas?

The typical household in Cawker City, Kansas earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cawker City, Kansas expensive?

In Cawker City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Cawker City, Kansas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cawker City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cawker City, Kansas?

About 11.8% of people in Cawker City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cawker City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cawker City, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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