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Kirwin

Kansas · 171 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 $38,203. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,800. With a median age of 46.8, 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 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−25%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+23%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
431031642242841990201020202024Kirwin
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,203
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,775
+26%since 2000
from $15,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−63.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
51.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.6
−26%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(217)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score14.1%(24)
Diversity Score
14
+86%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+136%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
16.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
36.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirwin, Kansas?

Kirwin, Kansas has about 171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirwin, Kansas?

The typical household in Kirwin, Kansas earns about $38,203 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 $23,800.

How educated are people in Kirwin, Kansas?

About 7.9% 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 12.7% 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 93 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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