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Kirwin

Kansas · 139 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 $41,750. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $41,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
139
−39%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+19%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
431031642242841990201020202024Kirwin
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,110
+28%since 2000
from $15,744 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score9.3%(13)
Diversity Score
9
+22%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+191%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirwin, Kansas?

Kirwin, Kansas has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirwin, Kansas?

The typical household in Kirwin, Kansas earns about $41,750 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 $41,000.

How educated are people in Kirwin, Kansas?

About 14.8% 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 7.5% 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 125 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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