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Mahaska

Kansas · 83 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 $37,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $27,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−22%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+12%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3060901191491990201020202024Mahaska
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,822
+43%since 2000
from $13,162 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing43.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$625
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−52.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+62%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(2)
Diversity Score5.6%(5)
Diversity Score
6
+127%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−2%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% 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
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahaska, Kansas?

Mahaska, Kansas has about 83 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahaska, Kansas?

The typical household in Mahaska, Kansas earns about $37,500 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 $27,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Mahaska, Kansas?

About 10.7% 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 6.8% 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 7 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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