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Mulberry

Kansas · 412 residents (2025 est.) · 0.471 sq mi
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Mulberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,902. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 135 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
−23%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+18%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:412 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3534285035776521990201020202024Mulberry
2024442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,902
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,064
+37%since 2000
from $14,621 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−23%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$475
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(545)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(383)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(57)
Diversity Score29.1%(128)
Diversity Score
29
+715%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.2%
−53.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mulberry, Kansas?

Mulberry, Kansas has about 442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mulberry, Kansas?

The typical household in Mulberry, Kansas earns about $52,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mulberry, Kansas expensive?

In Mulberry, Kansas, the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Mulberry, Kansas?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mulberry, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mulberry, Kansas?

About 29.4% of people in Mulberry, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mulberry, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mulberry, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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