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Elmdale

Kansas · 41 residents (2025 est.) · 0.165 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $40,600. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 72.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
+22%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.3
−48%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:41 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19355167831990201020202024Elmdale
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$6,697
−49%since 2000
from $13,083 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
72.1%
+52.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+104%since 2010
from 0.158 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(4)
Diversity Score55.8%(34)
Diversity Score
56
+481%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
16.7%
−58.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.4%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmdale, Kansas?

Elmdale, Kansas has about 61 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elmdale, Kansas expensive?

In Elmdale, Kansas, the median home is worth about $40,600.

How educated are people in Elmdale, Kansas?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elmdale, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmdale, Kansas?

About 72.1% of people in Elmdale, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmdale, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmdale, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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