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Fowler

Kansas · 590 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Fowler has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
590
+4%since 2000
from 567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,245 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−7%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4254735205676151990201020202024Fowler
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,583
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,359
+33%since 2000
from $16,788 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(492)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(76)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other3.3%(20)
Diversity Score38.1%(225)
Diversity Score
38
+62%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% 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
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fowler, Kansas?

Fowler, Kansas has about 590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fowler, Kansas?

The typical household in Fowler, Kansas earns about $44,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fowler, Kansas expensive?

In Fowler, Kansas, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Fowler, Kansas?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fowler, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fowler, Kansas?

About 16.8% of people in Fowler, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fowler, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fowler, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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