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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mahaska

Kansas · 90 residents · 0.223 sq mi
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Mahaska has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,563. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

90
−16%vs 2000
vs 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
404 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 33.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3060901191491990201020202024Mahaska
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,563
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,518
−35%vs 2000
vs $13,162 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $11,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2020
$225
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $200 in 2000
US average: $450
78.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
22.0% rent
0.7
+54%vs 2000
vs 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mahaska, Kansas?

Mahaska, Kansas has about 90 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Mahaska, Kansas?

The typical household in Mahaska, Kansas earns about $21,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mahaska, Kansas expensive?

In Mahaska, Kansas, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Mahaska, Kansas?

About 2.2% 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 26.7% of people in Mahaska, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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