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Otis

Kansas · 282 residents · 0.313 sq mi
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Otis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,313. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,400. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
282
−13%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+24%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1962613263914561990201020202024Otis
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,812
+53%since 2000
from $14,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−50.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(268)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(9)
Diversity Score14.5%(41)
Diversity Score
14
+173%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otis, Kansas?

Otis, Kansas has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otis, Kansas?

The typical household in Otis, Kansas earns about $25,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otis, Kansas expensive?

In Otis, Kansas, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Otis, Kansas?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Otis, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otis, Kansas?

About 23.0% of people in Otis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Otis, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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