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Fowler

Kansas · 534 residents · 0.474 sq mi
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Fowler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,500. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
534
−6%since 2000
from 567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−10%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4254735205676151990201020202024Fowler
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,987
+43%since 2000
from $16,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(377)
Black2.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino24%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(29)
Diversity Score58.9%(315)
Diversity Score
59
+150%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fowler, Kansas?

Fowler, Kansas has about 534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fowler, Kansas?

The typical household in Fowler, Kansas earns about $39,500 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 $68,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Fowler, Kansas?

About 17.7% 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 19.0% of people in Fowler, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fowler, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fowler, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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