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Dighton

Kansas · 960 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Dighton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,962. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 301 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,600. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
960
−24%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+14%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6378351K1K1K1990201020202024Dighton
2024733
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,962
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,581
+59%since 2000
from $19,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$437
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+44%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score27.8%(267)
Diversity Score
28
+440%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dighton, Kansas?

Dighton, Kansas has about 960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dighton, Kansas?

The typical household in Dighton, Kansas earns about $40,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dighton, Kansas expensive?

In Dighton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Dighton, Kansas?

About 25.0% 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 10.4% 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 401 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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