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Denison

Kansas · 231 residents · 0.112 sq mi
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Denison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $33,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
+8%since 1990
from 213 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,063 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,902 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.8
+16%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001572142703271990201020202024Denison
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,378
+34%since 1990
from $9,962 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.0%
−9.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−10.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+37%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(217)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(18)
Diversity Score
8
+228%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 32.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denison, Kansas?

Denison, Kansas has about 231 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Denison, Kansas?

The typical household in Denison, Kansas earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denison, Kansas expensive?

In Denison, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Denison, Kansas?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Denison, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denison, Kansas?

About 15.0% of people in Denison, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denison, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Denison, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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