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Jewell

Kansas · 432 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Jewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,955. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $29,500. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
432
−11%since 2000
from 483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+15%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3243794344895441990201020202024Jewell
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,955
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,497
+24%since 2000
from $15,713 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−47.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+12%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(24)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score16.3%(70)
Diversity Score
16
+430%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewell, Kansas?

Jewell, Kansas has about 432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jewell, Kansas?

The typical household in Jewell, Kansas earns about $37,955 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 $29,500, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Jewell, Kansas?

About 21.3% 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 16.0% 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 82 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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