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Narka

Kansas · 82 residents (2025 est.) · 0.16 sq mi
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Narka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−12%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−5%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:82 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
53801071341611990201020202024Narka
202482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,898
+70%since 2000
from $11,693 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+48%since 2010
from 0.233 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(1)
Diversity Score3%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.5%
+31.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 48.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Narka, Kansas?

Narka, Kansas has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Narka, Kansas?

The typical household in Narka, Kansas earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Narka, Kansas?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Narka, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Narka, Kansas?

About 18.3% of people in Narka, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Narka, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Narka, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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