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Formoso

Kansas · 94 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 $28,295. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−27%since 2000
from 129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
381 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−29%since 2000
from 53.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
73971211451691990201020202024Formoso
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,295
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,751
+9%since 2000
from $14,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing33.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
7.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(3)
Diversity Score28.4%(27)
Diversity Score
28
+639%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 32.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Formoso, Kansas?

Formoso, Kansas has about 94 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Formoso, Kansas?

The typical household in Formoso, Kansas earns about $28,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Formoso, Kansas?

About 10.7% 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 18.6% 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 52 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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