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Kansas · 475 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Gas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,696. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 19% 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 $76,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−15%since 2000
from 556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
660 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4214875546206861990201020202024Gas
2024512
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,696
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,162
+80%since 2000
from $14,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+31%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(521)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(419)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other9.6%(46)
Diversity Score31.9%(152)
Diversity Score
32
+314%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gas, Kansas?

Gas, Kansas has about 475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gas, Kansas?

The typical household in Gas, Kansas earns about $56,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gas, Kansas expensive?

In Gas, Kansas, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Gas, Kansas?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gas, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gas, Kansas?

About 13.8% of people in Gas, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gas, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gas, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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