CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Edgerton

Kansas · 1,671 residents · 8.508 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kansas City metro area
Compare
The short version

Edgerton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,938. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $126,300. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,671
+16%since 2000
from 1,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
+13%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Edgerton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,938
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,429
+27%since 2000
from $16,911 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Edgerton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,360)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(32)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,514)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(72)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.6%(76)
Diversity Score23%(385)
Diversity Score
23
+230%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Edgerton

Delaware City
Pop 1,939
Berkshire Lakes
Pop 2,064
Desoto Lakes
Pop 1,735
Keystone Heights
Pop 1,579
Places similar to Edgerton
Head to head

Compare Edgerton to nearby cities

EDGERTON VS
Gardner
Income$96,818+59%
Home value$306,200+142%
Population26,154+1400%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDGERTON VS
Spring Hill
Income$112,428+84%
Home value$357,800+183%
Population10,777+518%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDGERTON VS
Olathe
Income$114,009+87%
Home value$364,700+189%
Population150,025+8502%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDGERTON VS
Lenexa
Income$103,239+69%
Home value$394,900+213%
Population60,506+3369%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgerton, Kansas?

Edgerton, Kansas has about 1,671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgerton, Kansas?

The typical household in Edgerton, Kansas earns about $60,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgerton, Kansas expensive?

In Edgerton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $126,300, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Edgerton, Kansas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Edgerton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgerton, Kansas?

About 8.4% of people in Edgerton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgerton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgerton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 427 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Edgerton with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →