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Peabody

Kansas · 937 residents · 1.266 sq mi
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Peabody has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,924. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 447 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
937
−32%since 2000
from 1,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,093 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+16%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8741K1K1K2K1990201020202024Peabody
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,924
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,035
+23%since 2000
from $15,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,294)
Black1.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(811)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(52)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3%(28)
Diversity Score24.5%(229)
Diversity Score
24
+129%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peabody, Kansas?

Peabody, Kansas has about 937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peabody, Kansas?

The typical household in Peabody, Kansas earns about $43,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peabody, Kansas expensive?

In Peabody, Kansas, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Peabody, Kansas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Peabody, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peabody, Kansas?

About 12.5% of people in Peabody, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peabody, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Peabody, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 412 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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