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Kansas · 345 residents (2025 est.) · 0.411 sq mi
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Jewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $59,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
−3%since 2000
from 483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,141 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:345 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3243794344895441990201020202024Jewell
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,160
+73%since 2000
from $15,713 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
−19%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+90%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(427)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(33)
Diversity Score20.7%(97)
Diversity Score
21
+576%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewell, Kansas?

Jewell, Kansas has about 469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jewell, Kansas?

The typical household in Jewell, Kansas earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewell, Kansas expensive?

In Jewell, Kansas, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Jewell, Kansas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jewell, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewell, Kansas?

About 16.2% of people in Jewell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jewell, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewell, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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