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Larned

Kansas · 3,769 residents · 2.41 sq mi
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Larned has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,378. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,769
−11%since 2000
from 4,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,564 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Larned
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,378
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,895 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,977
+40%since 2000
from $19,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(3,134)
Black2.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(320)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other1.9%(72)
Diversity Score30.9%(1,163)
Diversity Score
31
+33%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.5 min
−13%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larned, Kansas?

Larned, Kansas has about 3,769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larned, Kansas?

The typical household in Larned, Kansas earns about $42,378 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Larned, Kansas?

About 21.2% 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 9.5% 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 721 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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