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Gypsum

Kansas · 405 residents · 0.374 sq mi
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Gypsum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $64,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
405
−2%since 2000
from 414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2863343834324801990201020202024Gypsum
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,039
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,567
+1%since 2000
from $16,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(392)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(377)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(40)
Diversity Score
10
+79%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gypsum, Kansas?

Gypsum, Kansas has about 405 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gypsum, Kansas?

The typical household in Gypsum, Kansas earns about $32,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gypsum, Kansas expensive?

In Gypsum, Kansas, the median home is worth about $64,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Gypsum, Kansas?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gypsum, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gypsum, Kansas?

About 14.6% of people in Gypsum, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gypsum, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gypsum, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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