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Otis

Kansas · 296 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 $38,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−9%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
946 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−1%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1962613263914561990201020202024Otis
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,222
+28%since 2000
from $14,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
11.9% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(263)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(10)
Diversity Score23.8%(70)
Diversity Score
24
+349%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+111%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otis, Kansas?

Otis, Kansas has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otis, Kansas?

The typical household in Otis, Kansas earns about $38,750 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 $35,000.

How educated are people in Otis, Kansas?

About 6.7% 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 10.4% 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 83 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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