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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elmdale

Kansas · 77 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Elmdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value is $14,999. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
+54%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
+54%vs 2000
vs 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.5
−35%vs 2000
vs 47.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
19355167831990201020202024Elmdale
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$7,070
−46%vs 2000
vs $13,083 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,999
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $14,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.0% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+31%vs 2000
vs 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmdale, Kansas?

Elmdale, Kansas has about 77 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elmdale, Kansas?

The typical household in Elmdale, Kansas earns about $17,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmdale, Kansas expensive?

In Elmdale, Kansas, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Elmdale, Kansas?

About 22.7% 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 20.8% of people in Elmdale, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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