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Climax

Kansas · 72 residents · 0.12 sq mi
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Climax has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $19,600. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
72
+13%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+37%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25641031411801990201020202024Climax
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,042
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,786
−25%since 2000
from $14,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food33.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
21.4%
−66.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+87%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.4%(21)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Climax, Kansas?

Climax, Kansas has about 72 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Climax, Kansas?

The typical household in Climax, Kansas earns about $26,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Climax, Kansas expensive?

In Climax, Kansas, the median home is worth about $19,600.

How educated are people in Climax, Kansas?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Climax, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Climax, Kansas?

About 33.9% of people in Climax, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Climax, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Climax, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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