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Cedar Vale

Kansas · 476 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Cedar Vale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,098. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 247 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $20,800. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
−34%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−21%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4415216016817611990201020202024Cedar Vale
2024529
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,098
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,192
+26%since 2000
from $14,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,800
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−28%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(665)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(373)
Black1.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(22)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other3.7%(18)
Diversity Score28.5%(135)
Diversity Score
28
+342%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Vale, Kansas?

Cedar Vale, Kansas has about 476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Vale, Kansas?

The typical household in Cedar Vale, Kansas earns about $36,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Vale, Kansas expensive?

In Cedar Vale, Kansas, the median home is worth about $20,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Vale, Kansas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Vale, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Vale, Kansas?

About 26.0% of people in Cedar Vale, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Vale, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Vale, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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