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Mayetta

Kansas · 341 residents · 0.184 sq mi
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Mayetta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,900. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
+9%since 2000
from 312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,853 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+16%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533133724314911990201020202024Mayetta
2024347
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,370
+17%since 2000
from $14,800 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+64%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(9)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(277)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.1%(82)
Diversity Score49.2%(168)
Diversity Score
49
+1593%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayetta, Kansas?

Mayetta, Kansas has about 341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mayetta, Kansas?

The typical household in Mayetta, Kansas earns about $38,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayetta, Kansas expensive?

In Mayetta, Kansas, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Mayetta, Kansas?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mayetta, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayetta, Kansas?

About 12.4% of people in Mayetta, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayetta, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayetta, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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