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Mapleton

Kansas · 97 residents (2025 est.) · 0.496 sq mi
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Mapleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,409. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 115 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 55% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
+117%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
+117%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.2
+29%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:97 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
571231892553211990201020202024Mapleton
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,409
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,639
+123%since 2000
from $14,643 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
−11%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade88.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information0.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,100
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.2%(60)
Diversity Score75.5%(161)
Diversity Score
75
+2829%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
26.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
53.1%
+53.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+52.2 ptssince 2017
from 36.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.7%
−54.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.3%
+54.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mapleton, Kansas?

Mapleton, Kansas has about 213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mapleton, Kansas?

The typical household in Mapleton, Kansas earns about $33,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mapleton, Kansas expensive?

In Mapleton, Kansas, the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Mapleton, Kansas?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mapleton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mapleton, Kansas?

About 1.9% of people in Mapleton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mapleton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mapleton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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