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Louisburg

Kansas · 4,969 residents · 4.879 sq mi
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Louisburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,182. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,300. Households here earn about 26% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
4,969
+93%since 2000
from 2,576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,018 / sq mi
+93%since 2000
from 528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Louisburg
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,182
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,608
+37%since 2000
from $21,560 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,186
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,507)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(27)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(4,455)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(181)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other2.2%(107)
Diversity Score17.2%(855)
Diversity Score
17
+379%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Louisburg, Kansas?

Louisburg, Kansas has about 4,969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Louisburg, Kansas?

The typical household in Louisburg, Kansas earns about $77,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Louisburg, Kansas expensive?

In Louisburg, Kansas, the median home is worth about $184,300, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

How educated are people in Louisburg, Kansas?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Louisburg, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Louisburg, Kansas?

About 7.4% of people in Louisburg, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Louisburg, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Louisburg, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,005 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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

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