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Potwin

Kansas · 411 residents (2025 est.) · 0.235 sq mi
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Potwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $104,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
513
+12%since 2000
from 457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,183 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+19%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:411 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3984685386086781990201020202024Potwin
2024513
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,391
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,091 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,249
+27%since 2000
from $18,254 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
+51%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+176%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(435)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.3%(104)
Diversity Score43.5%(223)
Diversity Score
43
+1444%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+32.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potwin, Kansas?

Potwin, Kansas has about 513 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Potwin, Kansas?

The typical household in Potwin, Kansas earns about $40,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potwin, Kansas expensive?

In Potwin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Potwin, Kansas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Potwin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potwin, Kansas?

About 23.4% of people in Potwin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potwin, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Potwin, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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