CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Neodesha

Kansas · 2,837 residents · 1.405 sq mi

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Neodesha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $22,500. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.3

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 18%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,837

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 2,848 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,019 / sq mi

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 2,027 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.3

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 37.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$16,132

−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $26,042 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$8,783

−34%vs 2000

vs $13,406 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

20.8%

+6.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$22,500

−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$274

+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $334 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.2%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.1% in 2000

31.8% rent

Afford Score

1.4

+1%vs 2000

vs 1.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,721)

Black0.4%(10)

Hispanic / Latino2.1%(60)

Asian0.2%(6)

Other0%

Diversity Score6.6%(189)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,807)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)

Asian0.5%(13)

Other0.6%(17)

Diversity Score6%(170)

Diversity Score

−10%vs 2000

vs 7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.1%

+5.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.0%

−8.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.9%

+3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 2.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.4 min

+36%vs 2000

vs 9.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neodesha, Kansas?

Neodesha, Kansas has about 2,837 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Neodesha, Kansas?

The typical household in Neodesha, Kansas earns about $16,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neodesha, Kansas expensive?

In Neodesha, Kansas, the median home is worth about $22,500, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Neodesha, Kansas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Neodesha, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neodesha, Kansas?

About 20.8% of people in Neodesha, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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