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Elsmore

Kansas · 52 residents (2025 est.) · 0.152 sq mi
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Elsmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,607. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−23%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−23%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:52 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3356801031261990201020202024Elsmore
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,607
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,777
+1%since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
+1%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade43.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services18.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.9%(13)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% 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
39.1%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsmore, Kansas?

Elsmore, Kansas has about 56 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsmore, Kansas?

The typical household in Elsmore, Kansas earns about $36,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Elsmore, Kansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elsmore, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elsmore, Kansas?

About 32.7% of people in Elsmore, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elsmore, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elsmore, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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