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Glen Elder

Kansas · 348 residents (2025 est.) · 0.436 sq mi
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Glen Elder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
+8%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:348 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3384104835556271990201020202024Glen Elder
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,250
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,045
+84%since 2000
from $20,169 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−17%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$438
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(420)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(454)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other4%(19)
Diversity Score11.1%(53)
Diversity Score
11
+94%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Elder, Kansas?

Glen Elder, Kansas has about 476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Elder, Kansas?

The typical household in Glen Elder, Kansas earns about $79,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Elder, Kansas expensive?

In Glen Elder, Kansas, the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Elder, Kansas?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Elder, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Elder, Kansas?

About 2.7% of people in Glen Elder, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Elder, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Elder, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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