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Elsmore

Kansas · 50 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $16,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−32%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−13%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3356801031261990201020202024Elsmore
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,055
+2%since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$16,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
17.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(49)
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
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.0%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsmore, Kansas?

Elsmore, Kansas has about 50 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Elsmore, Kansas expensive?

In Elsmore, Kansas, the median home is worth about $16,400.

How educated are people in Elsmore, Kansas?

About 7.7% 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 1.6% 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 68 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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