CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

La Cygne

Kansas · 1,050 residents · 1.528 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kansas City metro area
Compare
The short version

La Cygne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,700. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,050
−6%since 2000
from 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
687 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8661K1K1K1K1990201020202024La Cygne
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,296
+47%since 2000
from $15,880 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in La Cygne on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,075)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(950)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(37)
Diversity Score19.5%(205)
Diversity Score
19
+558%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to La Cygne

Dagsboro
Pop 983
Weeki Wachee Gardens
Pop 1,068
Southport
Pop 873
Harlem Heights
Pop 1,122
Places similar to La Cygne
Head to head

Compare La Cygne to nearby cities

LA CYGNE VS
Spring Hill
Income$112,428+181%
Home value$357,800+392%
Population10,777+964%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LA CYGNE VS
Harrisonville
Income$62,473+56%
Home value$209,200+188%
Population10,040+891%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LA CYGNE VS
Ottawa
Income$71,699+79%
Home value$166,500+129%
Population12,716+1155%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LA CYGNE VS
Gardner
Income$96,818+142%
Home value$306,200+321%
Population26,154+2482%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in La Cygne, Kansas?

La Cygne, Kansas has about 1,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Cygne, Kansas?

The typical household in La Cygne, Kansas earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Cygne, Kansas expensive?

In La Cygne, Kansas, the median home is worth about $72,700, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in La Cygne, Kansas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Cygne, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Cygne, Kansas?

About 22.2% of people in La Cygne, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Cygne, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Cygne, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare La Cygne with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →