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Halstead

Kansas · 2,085 residents · 1.474 sq mi
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Halstead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,713. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
2,085
+11%since 2000
from 1,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Halstead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,713
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,411 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,188
Unchangedsince 2000
from $20,252 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,788)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(41)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,956)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(82)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.4%(29)
Diversity Score14.8%(308)
Diversity Score
15
+110%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halstead, Kansas?

Halstead, Kansas has about 2,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halstead, Kansas?

The typical household in Halstead, Kansas earns about $41,713 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 $96,900, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Halstead, Kansas?

About 23.6% 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 11.1% of people in Halstead, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halstead, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Halstead, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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