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Damar

Kansas · 132 residents · 0.191 sq mi
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Damar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,607. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
132
−15%since 2000
from 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+26%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
961451942432921990201020202024Damar
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,607
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,344
+30%since 2000
from $11,796 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing16.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−56.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+134%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(149)
Black3.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(14)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other5.1%(7)
Diversity Score15%(20)
Diversity Score
15
+61%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 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
7.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damar, Kansas?

Damar, Kansas has about 132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damar, Kansas?

The typical household in Damar, Kansas earns about $31,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damar, Kansas expensive?

In Damar, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Damar, Kansas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Damar, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damar, Kansas?

About 18.9% of people in Damar, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Damar, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Damar, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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