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Elsmore

Kansas · 77 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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Elsmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% 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 $35,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
+5%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
−7%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3356801031261990201020202024Elsmore
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,944
+2%since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information40%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing13.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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
$35,000
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.3%
−62.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+93%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% 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%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsmore, Kansas?

Elsmore, Kansas has about 77 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsmore, Kansas?

The typical household in Elsmore, Kansas earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elsmore, Kansas expensive?

In Elsmore, Kansas, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Elsmore, Kansas?

About 5.5% 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 19.0% 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 41 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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