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Eskridge

Kansas · 439 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 $39,375. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,700. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
−25%since 2000
from 589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+34%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3644365085796511990201020202024Eskridge
2024419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,863
+65%since 2000
from $12,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(14)
Diversity Score13%(57)
Diversity Score
13
+93%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eskridge, Kansas?

Eskridge, Kansas has about 439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eskridge, Kansas?

The typical household in Eskridge, Kansas earns about $39,375 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 $68,700, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Eskridge, Kansas?

About 7.5% 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 16.9% of people in Eskridge, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eskridge, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eskridge, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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