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Formoso

Kansas · 93 residents · 0.247 sq mi
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Formoso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 2% 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 $18,200. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−28%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.5
+6%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73971211451691990201020202024Formoso
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,672
+8%since 2000
from $14,509 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade27%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
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
$18,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
14.6%
−81.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+72%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−30%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.2 min
+196%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
22.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.4%
−66.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Formoso, Kansas?

Formoso, Kansas has about 93 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Formoso, Kansas?

The typical household in Formoso, Kansas earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Formoso, Kansas expensive?

In Formoso, Kansas, the median home is worth about $18,200.

How educated are people in Formoso, Kansas?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Formoso, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Formoso, Kansas?

About 25.2% of people in Formoso, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Formoso, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Formoso, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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