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Grainfield

Kansas · 277 residents · 0.462 sq mi
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Grainfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,900. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−15%since 2000
from 327 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+9%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2192572963343721990201020202024Grainfield
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,673
+13%since 2000
from $17,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−50.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+21%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score5.6%(16)
Diversity Score
6
−25%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grainfield, Kansas?

Grainfield, Kansas has about 277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grainfield, Kansas?

The typical household in Grainfield, Kansas earns about $40,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grainfield, Kansas expensive?

In Grainfield, Kansas, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Grainfield, Kansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grainfield, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grainfield, Kansas?

About 6.2% of people in Grainfield, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grainfield, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Grainfield, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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