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Oberlin

Kansas · 1,788 residents · 1.91 sq mi
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Oberlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
1,788
−10%since 2000
from 1,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
+14%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oberlin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,625
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,816 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,054
+39%since 2000
from $17,271 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,939)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,726)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other3.3%(58)
Diversity Score12.5%(223)
Diversity Score
12
+211%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−15%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oberlin, Kansas?

Oberlin, Kansas has about 1,788 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oberlin, Kansas?

The typical household in Oberlin, Kansas earns about $32,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oberlin, Kansas expensive?

In Oberlin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Oberlin, Kansas?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oberlin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oberlin, Kansas?

About 13.7% of people in Oberlin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oberlin, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oberlin, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 409 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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