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Neosho Rapids

Kansas · 265 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Neosho Rapids has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,600. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
−3%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
525 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−1%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672262853444031990201020202024Neosho Rapids
2024276
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,458
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,423 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,211
+45%since 2000
from $13,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.238
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−34%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(262)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(3)
Diversity Score11.1%(29)
Diversity Score
11
+14%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+121%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho Rapids, Kansas?

Neosho Rapids, Kansas has about 265 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neosho Rapids, Kansas?

The typical household in Neosho Rapids, Kansas earns about $51,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neosho Rapids, Kansas expensive?

In Neosho Rapids, Kansas, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho Rapids, Kansas?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Neosho Rapids, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neosho Rapids, Kansas?

About 26.4% of people in Neosho Rapids, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neosho Rapids, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Neosho Rapids, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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