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Dighton

Kansas · 922 residents (2025 est.) · 0.867 sq mi
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Dighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,932. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 528 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
733
−42%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 1,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+18%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:922 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6378351K1K1K1990201020202024Dighton
2024733
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,932
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,659
+137%since 2000
from $19,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−1%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
97.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(546)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(172)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(15)
Diversity Score48.7%(357)
Diversity Score
49
+847%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
−36%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dighton, Kansas?

Dighton, Kansas has about 733 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dighton, Kansas?

The typical household in Dighton, Kansas earns about $51,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dighton, Kansas?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dighton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dighton, Kansas?

About 8.8% of people in Dighton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dighton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dighton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 628 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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