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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Glen Elder

Kansas · 465 residents · 0.436 sq mi
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Glen Elder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

465
+6%vs 2000
vs 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,067 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.9
+3%vs 2000
vs 43.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3384104835556271990201020202024Glen Elder
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,768
−52%vs 2000
vs $20,169 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2022
$238
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $357 in 2000
US average: $450
80.2%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.5% in 2000
19.8% rent
1.0
−29%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score4.7%(22)
5
−18%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 9.0 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 Glen Elder, Kansas?

Glen Elder, Kansas has about 465 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Elder, Kansas earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Elder, Kansas expensive?

In Glen Elder, Kansas, the median home is worth about $18,700, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Elder, Kansas?

About 12.6% 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 15.3% of people in Glen Elder, 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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