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Lakin

Kansas · 2,205 residents · 0.946 sq mi
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Lakin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,281. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,205
−5%since 2000
from 2,316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,331 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+9%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lakin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,281
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,630
+52%since 2000
from $15,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(1,250)
Black1.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino37%(815)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,353)
Diversity Score
61
+25%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakin, Kansas?

Lakin, Kansas has about 2,205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakin, Kansas?

The typical household in Lakin, Kansas earns about $43,281 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Lakin, Kansas?

About 7.7% 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 22.5% 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 35 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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