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Jennings

Kansas · 81 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Jennings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81
−45%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+16%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
571171772362961990201020202024Jennings
2024118
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,900
+41%since 2000
from $16,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$665
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
17.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(74)
Black2.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(5)
Diversity Score
6
+277%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jennings, Kansas?

Jennings, Kansas has about 81 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Kansas?

The typical household in Jennings, Kansas earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jennings, Kansas expensive?

In Jennings, Kansas, the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Kansas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jennings, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jennings, Kansas?

About 24.5% of people in Jennings, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jennings, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jennings, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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