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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fredonia

Kansas · 2,599 residents · 2.439 sq mi
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Fredonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $23,700. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,599
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,066 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.2
+1%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fredonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,935
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,539 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,406
−29%vs 2000
vs $14,593 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.6%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$248
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $409 in 2000
US average: $450
75.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
24.6% rent
1.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,466)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(65)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(211)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,529)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.4%(36)
Diversity Score7.1%(186)
7
−12%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fredonia, Kansas?

Fredonia, Kansas has about 2,599 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fredonia, Kansas?

The typical household in Fredonia, Kansas earns about $16,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredonia, Kansas expensive?

In Fredonia, Kansas, the median home is worth about $23,700, and the typical rent is about $248 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia, Kansas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fredonia, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredonia, Kansas?

About 17.6% of people in Fredonia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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