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Harper

Kansas · 1,313 residents · 1.623 sq mi
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Harper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 254 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,313
−16%since 2000
from 1,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 965 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Harper
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,208
+46%since 2000
from $16,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−2%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,524)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(971)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino20%(262)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other7.3%(95)
Diversity Score53.2%(699)
Diversity Score
53
+1486%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
39.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper, Kansas?

Harper, Kansas has about 1,313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harper, Kansas?

The typical household in Harper, Kansas earns about $51,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harper, Kansas expensive?

In Harper, Kansas, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Harper, Kansas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harper, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harper, Kansas?

About 11.4% of people in Harper, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harper, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Harper, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 410 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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