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Montezuma

Kansas · 975 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Montezuma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
975
+1%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
961 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7888459029581K1990201020202024Montezuma
2024864
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,469
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,709
+61%since 2000
from $19,052 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(847)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(241)
Diversity Score
25
+17%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montezuma, Kansas?

Montezuma, Kansas has about 975 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montezuma, Kansas?

The typical household in Montezuma, Kansas earns about $53,469 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 $104,500, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Montezuma, Kansas?

About 15.0% 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 5.5% 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 123 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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