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Palco

Kansas · 208 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Palco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $62,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−16%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
776 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+7%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1301752202653101990201020202024Palco
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,864
+56%since 2000
from $18,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+203%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(188)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(23)
Diversity Score
11
+170%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palco, Kansas?

Palco, Kansas has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palco, Kansas?

The typical household in Palco, Kansas earns about $33,438 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 $62,500, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Palco, Kansas?

About 24.0% 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 18.0% 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 87 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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