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Dorrance

Kansas · 146 residents · 0.339 sq mi
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Dorrance has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $79,400. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 156%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−29%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
431 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+25%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151471802122441990201020202024Dorrance
2024156
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,195
+23%since 2000
from $20,513 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+119%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(8)
Diversity Score
5
+119%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−18%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorrance, Kansas?

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

What is the median household income in Dorrance, Kansas?

The typical household in Dorrance, Kansas earns about $55,000 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Dorrance, Kansas?

About 20.3% 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 6.2% of people in Dorrance, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorrance, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorrance, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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