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Denison

Kansas · 146 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 $48,889. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,600. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−37%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,304 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 2,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+16%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001572142703271990201020202024Denison
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,889
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,688
+85%since 2000
from $13,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−8%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(130)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−51%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.7 min
+105%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denison, Kansas?

Denison, Kansas has about 146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denison, Kansas?

The typical household in Denison, Kansas earns about $48,889 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 $55,600, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Denison, Kansas?

About 3.4% 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 24.0% 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 67 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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