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Neodesha

Kansas · 2,486 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 $36,016. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,486
−13%since 2000
from 2,848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,769 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Neodesha
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,016
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,140
+35%since 2000
from $13,406 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,336)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(73)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other5.1%(126)
Diversity Score20.2%(501)
Diversity Score
20
+204%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neodesha, Kansas?

Neodesha, Kansas has about 2,486 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neodesha, Kansas?

The typical household in Neodesha, Kansas earns about $36,016 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 $49,900, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Neodesha, Kansas?

About 9.3% 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 14.6% of people in Neodesha, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neodesha, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Neodesha, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 351 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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