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Kinsley

Kansas · 1,456 residents · 1.296 sq mi
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Kinsley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,158. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% 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 $54,400. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,456
−12%since 2000
from 1,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+5%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kinsley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,158
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,791 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,684
+43%since 2000
from $17,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−13%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,508)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(124)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(323)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,106)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(278)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.8%(26)
Diversity Score44.5%(648)
Diversity Score
45
+128%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinsley, Kansas?

Kinsley, Kansas has about 1,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kinsley, Kansas?

The typical household in Kinsley, Kansas earns about $49,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kinsley, Kansas expensive?

In Kinsley, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Kinsley, Kansas?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kinsley, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kinsley, Kansas?

About 9.9% of people in Kinsley, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinsley, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinsley, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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