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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montezuma

Kansas · 966 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Montezuma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,719. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
966
+13%since 1990
from 852 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
952 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 839 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
+8%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7888459029581K1990201020202024Montezuma
2024864
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,719
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,413 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,052
+46%since 1990
from $13,032 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.0%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$406
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(768)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(323)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(864)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.2%(204)
Diversity Score
21
−44%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.2%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−27%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 966 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montezuma, Kansas?

The typical household in Montezuma, Kansas earns about $36,719 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Montezuma, Kansas?

About 12.9% 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 11.0% of people in Montezuma, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montezuma, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Montezuma, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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