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Labette

Kansas · 61 residents (2025 est.) · 0.224 sq mi
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Population has fallen 75% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 69.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 69.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−75%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−75%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.3
+41%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11294766841990201020202024Labette
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,341
+78%since 2000
from $13,677 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+76%since 2010
from 0.235 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration33.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.6%
−56.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
47.1%
+29.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
40.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 36.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Labette, Kansas?

Labette, Kansas has about 17 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Labette, Kansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Labette, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Labette, Kansas?

About 17.6% of people in Labette, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Labette, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Labette, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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