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Kanopolis

Kansas · 443 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Kanopolis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $83,600. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
−18%since 2000
from 543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+9%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3914635366096811990201020202024Kanopolis
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,413 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,893
+66%since 2000
from $16,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing13%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+97%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(464)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(69)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(159)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(40)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.9%(97)
Diversity Score
22
−25%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kanopolis, Kansas?

Kanopolis, Kansas has about 443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kanopolis, Kansas?

The typical household in Kanopolis, Kansas earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kanopolis, Kansas expensive?

In Kanopolis, Kansas, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Kanopolis, Kansas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kanopolis, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kanopolis, Kansas?

About 13.9% of people in Kanopolis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kanopolis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kanopolis, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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