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Eskridge

Kansas · 534 residents · 0.517 sq mi
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Eskridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,857. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $68,100. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
534
−9%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+5%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3644365085796511990201020202024Eskridge
2024419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,857
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,600
+31%since 2000
from $12,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+45%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(567)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(515)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score6.7%(36)
Diversity Score
7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eskridge, Kansas?

Eskridge, Kansas has about 534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eskridge, Kansas?

The typical household in Eskridge, Kansas earns about $37,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eskridge, Kansas expensive?

In Eskridge, Kansas, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Eskridge, Kansas?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eskridge, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eskridge, Kansas?

About 27.0% of people in Eskridge, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eskridge, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eskridge, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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