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Dorrance

Kansas · 185 residents · 0.339 sq mi
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Dorrance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $37,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−10%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+5%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151471802122441990201020202024Dorrance
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,126
−12%since 2000
from $20,513 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+57%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(5)
Diversity Score
3
+14%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorrance, Kansas?

Dorrance, Kansas has about 185 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorrance, Kansas?

The typical household in Dorrance, Kansas earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorrance, Kansas expensive?

In Dorrance, Kansas, the median home is worth about $37,500.

How educated are people in Dorrance, Kansas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dorrance, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorrance, Kansas?

About 20.6% of people in Dorrance, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorrance, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorrance, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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