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Longton

Kansas · 348 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Longton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,156. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,900. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
−12%since 2000
from 394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653293934575211990201020202024Longton
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,156
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,207
+32%since 2000
from $10,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−16%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(31)
Diversity Score27.9%(97)
Diversity Score
28
+240%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longton, Kansas?

Longton, Kansas has about 348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longton, Kansas?

The typical household in Longton, Kansas earns about $30,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longton, Kansas expensive?

In Longton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $30,900, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Longton, Kansas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Longton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longton, Kansas?

About 33.6% of people in Longton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Longton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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