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Moscow

Kansas · 272 residents · 0.171 sq mi
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Moscow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+10%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,591 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602212823424031990201020202024Moscow
2024180
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,222
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,719
+61%since 2000
from $13,463 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Moscow on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(145)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score62.2%(169)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+3%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moscow, Kansas?

Moscow, Kansas has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moscow, Kansas?

The typical household in Moscow, Kansas earns about $52,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moscow, Kansas expensive?

In Moscow, Kansas, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Moscow, Kansas?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moscow, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moscow, Kansas?

About 17.3% of people in Moscow, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moscow, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Moscow, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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