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Lafontaine

Kansas · 78 residents · 1.996 sq mi
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Lafontaine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,692. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
+53%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
+53%since 2023
from 26 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+1%since 2023
from 54.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
233853688320202024Lafontaine
202478
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,692
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,374
−12%since 2023
from $23,092 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+127%since 2023
from 0.157 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services17%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.8%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,500
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.7%(8)
Diversity Score33.1%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.1%(11)
Diversity Score30.3%(24)
Diversity Score
30
−8%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
68.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
Female
64.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lafontaine, Kansas?

Lafontaine, Kansas has about 78 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lafontaine, Kansas?

The typical household in Lafontaine, Kansas earns about $52,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lafontaine, Kansas expensive?

In Lafontaine, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,500.

How educated are people in Lafontaine, Kansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lafontaine, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lafontaine, Kansas?

About 12.8% of people in Lafontaine, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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