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Mahaska

Kansas · 46 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 $29,261. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $63,700. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 285%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46
−57%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+64%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3060901191491990201020202024Mahaska
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,261
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,033
+151%since 2000
from $13,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,700
+285%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+382%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
45
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(2)
Diversity Score12.5%(6)
Diversity Score
13
+410%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Female
65.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mahaska, Kansas?

Mahaska, Kansas has about 46 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mahaska, Kansas?

The typical household in Mahaska, Kansas earns about $29,261 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 $63,700.

How educated are people in Mahaska, Kansas?

About 13.0% 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 21.3% 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 44 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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