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Lone Elm

Kansas · 27 residents · 0.068 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $212,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 466%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
−29%since 2000
from 59.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0122334461990201020202024Lone Elm
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,525
+88%since 2000
from $18,885 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information50%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+466%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(2)
Diversity Score19.6%(5)
Diversity Score
20
+120%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+60.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
91.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
75.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lone Elm, Kansas?

Lone Elm, Kansas has about 27 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lone Elm, Kansas expensive?

In Lone Elm, Kansas, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in Lone Elm, Kansas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lone Elm, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lone Elm, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Lone Elm, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lone Elm, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lone Elm, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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