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Council Grove

Kansas · 2,130 residents (2025 est.) · 2.135 sq mi
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Council Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,265
−2%since 2000
from 2,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+3%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,130 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Council Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,962
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,949 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,920
+53%since 2000
from $20,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−7%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+40%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,246)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(49)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,953)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(185)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(125)
Diversity Score30.9%(699)
Diversity Score
31
+385%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+6%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Council Grove, Kansas?

Council Grove, Kansas has about 2,265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Council Grove, Kansas?

The typical household in Council Grove, Kansas earns about $57,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Council Grove, Kansas expensive?

In Council Grove, Kansas, the median home is worth about $134,900, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Council Grove, Kansas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Council Grove, Kansas?

About 13.7% of people in Council Grove, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Council Grove, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Council Grove, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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