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Mahaska

Kansas · 43 residents (2025 est.) · 0.223 sq mi
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Mahaska has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,500. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−56%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+60%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:43 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3060901191491990201020202024Mahaska
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,500
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,070
+212%since 2000
from $13,162 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−23%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(100)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(4)
Diversity Score19.5%(9)
Diversity Score
19
+694%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% 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
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahaska, Kansas?

Mahaska, Kansas has about 47 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahaska, Kansas?

The typical household in Mahaska, Kansas earns about $85,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mahaska, Kansas?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mahaska, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mahaska, Kansas?

About 8.5% of people in Mahaska, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mahaska, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mahaska, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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