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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kirwin

Kansas · 229 residents · 0.915 sq mi
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Kirwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $22,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−13%since 1990
from 264 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 289 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
−25%since 1990
from 50.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
431031642242841990201020202024Kirwin
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,563
+85%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,893 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,744
+112%since 1990
from $7,424 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.3%
−22.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
13.5% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−39%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(217)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(17)
Diversity Score
8
−16%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirwin, Kansas?

Kirwin, Kansas has about 229 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kirwin, Kansas?

The typical household in Kirwin, Kansas earns about $26,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirwin, Kansas expensive?

In Kirwin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $22,300, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Kirwin, Kansas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kirwin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirwin, Kansas?

About 12.3% of people in Kirwin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirwin, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirwin, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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