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Colwich

Kansas · 1,327 residents · 1.335 sq mi
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Colwich is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $123,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% 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
1,327
+8%since 2000
from 1,229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
994 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
+3%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Colwich
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,938
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,346 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,456
+45%since 2000
from $19,588 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,275)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score7.1%(94)
Diversity Score
7
+106%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colwich, Kansas?

Colwich, Kansas has about 1,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colwich, Kansas?

The typical household in Colwich, Kansas earns about $60,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colwich, Kansas expensive?

In Colwich, Kansas, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Colwich, Kansas?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Colwich, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colwich, Kansas?

About 2.5% of people in Colwich, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colwich, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Colwich, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 194 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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