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Latham

Kansas · 99 residents (2025 est.) · 0.217 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $38,900. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 68.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
+21%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
917 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.7
−27%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:99 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801271752222691990201020202024Latham
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,882
+11%since 2000
from $13,385 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
68.8%
+47.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.676
+76%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
73.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(189)
Black2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(5)
Diversity Score12.1%(24)
Diversity Score
12
+651%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 35.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+42.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
67.5%
+65.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
76.5%
+76.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
27.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2017
from 39.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latham, Kansas?

Latham, Kansas has about 199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Latham, Kansas expensive?

In Latham, Kansas, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Latham, Kansas?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Latham, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latham, Kansas?

About 68.8% of people in Latham, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latham, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Latham, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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