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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Halstead

Kansas · 1,873 residents · 1.474 sq mi
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Halstead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,411. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,873
−7%since 1990
from 2,015 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,271 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Halstead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,411
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,765 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,252
+51%since 1990
from $13,441 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$412
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.7
−1%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,979)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(65)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score11.7%(236)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,788)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(41)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score7%(132)
7
−40%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halstead, Kansas?

Halstead, Kansas has about 1,873 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Halstead, Kansas?

The typical household in Halstead, Kansas earns about $42,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halstead, Kansas expensive?

In Halstead, Kansas, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Halstead, Kansas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Halstead, Kansas?

About 5.8% of people in Halstead, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halstead, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Halstead, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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