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Palco

Kansas · 277 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Palco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $37,000. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
+12%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−29%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1301752202653101990201020202024Palco
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,118
+30%since 2000
from $18,519 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing13.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$37,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+302%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+36%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(238)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(253)
Black2.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score19.8%(55)
Diversity Score
20
+386%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 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
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palco, Kansas?

Palco, Kansas has about 277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palco, Kansas?

The typical household in Palco, Kansas earns about $44,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palco, Kansas expensive?

In Palco, Kansas, the median home is worth about $37,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Palco, Kansas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Palco, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palco, Kansas?

About 8.0% of people in Palco, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palco, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palco, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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