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Muscotah

Kansas · 153 residents (2025 est.) · 0.333 sq mi
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Muscotah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $90,000. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−30%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+55%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:153 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1211571932282641990201020202024Muscotah
2024141
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,401
+125%since 2000
from $15,299 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+23%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+49%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(7)
Diversity Score19.9%(28)
Diversity Score
20
+680%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% 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
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 72.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muscotah, Kansas?

Muscotah, Kansas has about 141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muscotah, Kansas?

The typical household in Muscotah, Kansas earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muscotah, Kansas expensive?

In Muscotah, Kansas, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Muscotah, Kansas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Muscotah, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muscotah, Kansas?

About 11.3% of people in Muscotah, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muscotah, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Muscotah, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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