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Halstead

Kansas · 2,179 residents · 1.474 sq mi
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Halstead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,944. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,179
+16%since 2000
from 1,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,478 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Halstead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,944
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,680
+17%since 2000
from $20,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,961)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(102)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.1%(67)
Diversity Score20%(435)
Diversity Score
20
+184%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halstead, Kansas?

Halstead, Kansas has about 2,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halstead, Kansas?

The typical household in Halstead, Kansas earns about $51,944 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Halstead, Kansas?

About 19.6% 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 15.4% 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 164 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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