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Elmdale

Kansas · 55 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 $34,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $25,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
+10%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
−4%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19355167831990201020202024Elmdale
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,867
+6%since 2000
from $13,083 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.158
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
17.4%
−78.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.4%(12)
Diversity Score
21
+122%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmdale, Kansas?

Elmdale, Kansas has about 55 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmdale, Kansas?

The typical household in Elmdale, Kansas earns about $34,500 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 $25,700.

How educated are people in Elmdale, Kansas?

About 13.8% 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 0.0% 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 22 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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