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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ellinwood

Kansas · 2,164 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Ellinwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,596. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,800. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,164
−7%since 1990
from 2,329 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,603 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,725 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+10%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ellinwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,596
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,829 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,811
+47%since 1990
from $10,777 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
21.0% rent
1.5
−2%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,302)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(136)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,073)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(40)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score5.3%(115)
5
−9%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−43%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ellinwood, Kansas?

Ellinwood, Kansas has about 2,164 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ellinwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Ellinwood, Kansas earns about $29,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellinwood, Kansas expensive?

In Ellinwood, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Ellinwood, Kansas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ellinwood, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellinwood, Kansas?

About 10.0% of people in Ellinwood, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellinwood, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellinwood, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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