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Denison

Kansas · 187 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 $33,438. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,100. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−19%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,670 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.8
−3%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001572142703271990201020202024Denison
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,018
−3%since 2000
from $13,378 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
57.3%
+42.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(217)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(12)
Diversity Score16.7%(31)
Diversity Score
17
+119%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
42.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
7.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denison, Kansas?

Denison, Kansas has about 187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denison, Kansas?

The typical household in Denison, Kansas earns about $33,438 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 $41,100.

How educated are people in Denison, Kansas?

About 18.0% 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 57.3% of people in Denison, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Denison, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Denison, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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