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Council Grove

Kansas · 2,140 residents · 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 $49,519. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,140
−8%since 2000
from 2,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−1%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Council Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,519
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,207
+30%since 2000
from $20,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,887)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(152)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other3%(65)
Diversity Score24.6%(527)
Diversity Score
25
+287%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Council Grove, Kansas?

Council Grove, Kansas has about 2,140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Council Grove, Kansas earns about $49,519 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Council Grove, Kansas?

About 27.6% 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 10.2% of people in Council Grove, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Council Grove, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Council Grove, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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