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Lakin

Kansas · 2,216 residents · 0.946 sq mi
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Lakin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,017. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,216
−4%since 2000
from 2,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,342 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+8%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,017
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,579
+33%since 2000
from $15,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,671)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino25%(578)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(1,140)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,518)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(640)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(148)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,351)
Diversity Score
61
+24%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakin, Kansas?

Lakin, Kansas has about 2,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakin, Kansas?

The typical household in Lakin, Kansas earns about $42,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakin, Kansas expensive?

In Lakin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Lakin, Kansas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakin, Kansas?

About 14.8% of people in Lakin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakin, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakin, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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