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Larned

Kansas · 3,596 residents (2025 est.) · 2.41 sq mi
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Larned has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,648. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 813 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,423
−19%since 2000
from 4,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,420 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+8%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,596 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Larned
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,648
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,895 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,826
+95%since 2000
from $19,936 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+49%since 2010
from 0.325 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,738)
Black3.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(228)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(982)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,693)
Black5%(170)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(402)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(158)
Diversity Score45.3%(1,552)
Diversity Score
45
+96%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
10.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larned, Kansas?

Larned, Kansas has about 3,423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larned, Kansas?

The typical household in Larned, Kansas earns about $55,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Larned, Kansas expensive?

In Larned, Kansas, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Larned, Kansas?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Larned, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Larned, Kansas?

About 14.0% of people in Larned, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Larned, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Larned, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,067 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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