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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Montezuma

Kansas · 852 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Montezuma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,413. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
−12%vs 2000
vs 966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
7888459029581K1990201020202024Montezuma
2024864
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,413
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,719 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,032
−32%vs 2000
vs $19,052 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$289
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(864)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(204)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(84)
Diversity Score37.9%(323)
Diversity Score
38
+79%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
45.1%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montezuma, Kansas?

Montezuma, Kansas has about 852 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Montezuma, Kansas?

The typical household in Montezuma, Kansas earns about $21,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montezuma, Kansas expensive?

In Montezuma, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,300, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Montezuma, Kansas?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montezuma, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montezuma, Kansas?

About 16.3% of people in Montezuma, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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