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Paola

Kansas · 5,602 residents · 5.299 sq mi
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Paola has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
5,602
+12%since 2000
from 5,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Paola
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,285 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,416
+10%since 2000
from $22,191 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,616)
Black3.4%(172)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(104)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(710)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(5,132)
Black2.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino3%(166)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other1.2%(68)
Diversity Score16.4%(916)
Diversity Score
16
+15%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paola, Kansas?

Paola, Kansas has about 5,602 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paola, Kansas?

The typical household in Paola, Kansas earns about $54,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paola, Kansas expensive?

In Paola, Kansas, the median home is worth about $133,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Paola, Kansas?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paola, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paola, Kansas?

About 6.8% of people in Paola, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paola, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paola, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 904 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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