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McLouth

Kansas · 859 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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McLouth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
859
−1%since 2000
from 868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,491 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+10%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6558269971K1K1990201020202024McLouth
2024864
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,776
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,579
+39%since 2000
from $17,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(836)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(771)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.1%(26)
Diversity Score17.2%(148)
Diversity Score
17
+436%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLouth, Kansas?

McLouth, Kansas has about 859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McLouth, Kansas?

The typical household in McLouth, Kansas earns about $50,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLouth, Kansas expensive?

In McLouth, Kansas, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in McLouth, Kansas?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in McLouth, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLouth, Kansas?

About 14.7% of people in McLouth, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLouth, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McLouth, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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