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Mapleton

Kansas · 96 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Mapleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $27,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−2%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−20%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
571231892553211990201020202024Mapleton
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,249
+59%since 2000
from $14,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade89.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−46%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
13
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(9)
Asian1%(1)
Other19.3%(19)
Diversity Score52.2%(50)
Diversity Score
52
+1926%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
36.5%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mapleton, Kansas?

Mapleton, Kansas has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mapleton, Kansas?

The typical household in Mapleton, Kansas earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mapleton, Kansas expensive?

In Mapleton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $27,500.

How educated are people in Mapleton, Kansas?

About 1.7% 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 10.7% 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 4 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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