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Ottawa

Kansas · 12,625 residents · 10.321 sq mi
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Ottawa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
12,625
+6%since 2000
from 11,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,155 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Ottawa
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,233
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,256
+50%since 2000
from $16,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(10,797)
Black2.2%(263)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(496)
Asian0.5%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(1,999)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(10,689)
Black2%(251)
Hispanic / Latino6%(761)
Asian0.4%(53)
Other4.5%(562)
Diversity Score30.1%(3,794)
Diversity Score
30
+79%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ottawa, Kansas?

Ottawa, Kansas has about 12,625 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ottawa, Kansas?

The typical household in Ottawa, Kansas earns about $47,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ottawa, Kansas expensive?

In Ottawa, Kansas, the median home is worth about $114,700, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Ottawa, Kansas?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ottawa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ottawa, Kansas?

About 14.9% of people in Ottawa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ottawa, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ottawa, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,958 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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