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Pawnee Rock

Kansas · 193 residents · 0.282 sq mi
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Pawnee Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,429. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $40,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
193
−46%since 2000
from 356 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+32%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752302863413971990201020202024Pawnee Rock
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,429
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,619
+79%since 2000
from $12,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+23%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(340)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(12)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.6%(5)
Diversity Score22.1%(43)
Diversity Score
22
+218%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawnee Rock, Kansas?

Pawnee Rock, Kansas has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pawnee Rock, Kansas?

The typical household in Pawnee Rock, Kansas earns about $46,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawnee Rock, Kansas expensive?

In Pawnee Rock, Kansas, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Pawnee Rock, Kansas?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pawnee Rock, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawnee Rock, Kansas?

About 15.7% of people in Pawnee Rock, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pawnee Rock, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pawnee Rock, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 185 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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