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New Strawn

Kansas · 414 residents · 0.793 sq mi
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New Strawn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
414
−3%since 2000
from 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3774014244474711990201020202024New Strawn
2024396
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,547
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,078
+80%since 2000
from $22,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services24.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(15)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other2.6%(11)
Diversity Score15.9%(66)
Diversity Score
16
+124%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Strawn, Kansas?

New Strawn, Kansas has about 414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Strawn, Kansas?

The typical household in New Strawn, Kansas earns about $90,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Strawn, Kansas expensive?

In New Strawn, Kansas, the median home is worth about $130,600, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in New Strawn, Kansas?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Strawn, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Strawn, Kansas?

About 5.9% of people in New Strawn, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Strawn, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, New Strawn, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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