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Effingham

Kansas · 495 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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Effingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,714. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
495
−16%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4665536417288151990201020202024Effingham
2024786
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,714
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,971
+79%since 2000
from $14,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+29%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(570)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(447)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score9.1%(45)
Diversity Score
9
+322%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Effingham, Kansas?

Effingham, Kansas has about 495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Effingham, Kansas?

The typical household in Effingham, Kansas earns about $45,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Effingham, Kansas expensive?

In Effingham, Kansas, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Effingham, Kansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Effingham, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Effingham, Kansas?

About 6.1% of people in Effingham, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Effingham, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Effingham, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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