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Colwich

Kansas · 1,455 residents · 1.335 sq mi
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Colwich is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,250. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,900. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.3% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,455
+18%since 2000
from 1,229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+7%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Colwich
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,914
+68%since 2000
from $19,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(49)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.9%(42)
Diversity Score15.3%(222)
Diversity Score
15
+344%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colwich, Kansas?

Colwich, Kansas has about 1,455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colwich, Kansas?

The typical household in Colwich, Kansas earns about $79,250 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 $165,900, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

How educated are people in Colwich, Kansas?

About 35.5% 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 0.3% 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 322 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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