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Mulberry

Kansas · 409 residents · 0.471 sq mi
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Mulberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,793. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 168 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $58,600. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
409
−29%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
868 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3534285035776521990201020202024Mulberry
2024442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,793
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,656
+34%since 2000
from $14,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$346
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+91%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(357)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(38)
Diversity Score29.8%(122)
Diversity Score
30
+735%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mulberry, Kansas?

Mulberry, Kansas has about 409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mulberry, Kansas?

The typical household in Mulberry, Kansas earns about $42,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mulberry, Kansas expensive?

In Mulberry, Kansas, the median home is worth about $58,600, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Mulberry, Kansas?

About 10.9% 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 24.2% 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 156 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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