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Rossville

Kansas · 1,105 residents · 0.554 sq mi
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Rossville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,630. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $106,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
1,105
+9%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,995 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9391K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rossville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,630
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,508
+37%since 2000
from $20,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+34%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(947)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(892)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(76)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other4.9%(55)
Diversity Score30.9%(341)
Diversity Score
31
+313%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rossville, Kansas?

Rossville, Kansas has about 1,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rossville, Kansas?

The typical household in Rossville, Kansas earns about $49,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rossville, Kansas expensive?

In Rossville, Kansas, the median home is worth about $106,400, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Rossville, Kansas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rossville, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rossville, Kansas?

About 13.7% of people in Rossville, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rossville, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rossville, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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