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Neosho Rapids

Kansas · 229 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Neosho Rapids has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−16%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672262853444031990201020202024Neosho Rapids
2024276
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,440
+47%since 2000
from $13,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
4.4% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(12)
Diversity Score20.1%(46)
Diversity Score
20
+105%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+128%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neosho Rapids, Kansas?

Neosho Rapids, Kansas has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neosho Rapids, Kansas earns about $53,750 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 $58,600, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Neosho Rapids, Kansas?

About 15.4% 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 8.0% of people in Neosho Rapids, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neosho Rapids, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Neosho Rapids, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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