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Ensign

Kansas · 187 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Ensign has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,036. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−8%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
961461962462961990201020202024Ensign
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,036
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,137
−52%since 2000
from $35,637 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+112%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(43)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69%(129)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score53.7%(100)
Diversity Score
54
+22%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ensign, Kansas?

Ensign, Kansas has about 187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ensign, Kansas?

The typical household in Ensign, Kansas earns about $33,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ensign, Kansas expensive?

In Ensign, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Ensign, Kansas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ensign, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ensign, Kansas?

About 13.5% of people in Ensign, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ensign, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ensign, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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