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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scammon

Kansas · 477 residents · 0.627 sq mi
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Scammon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,031. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,500. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

477
−4%vs 2000
vs 496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
761 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
+1%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3244646047448841990201020202024Scammon
2024371
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,031
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,268 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,417
−47%vs 2000
vs $15,926 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.7%
+5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $394 in 2000
US average: $450
89.5%
+11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
10.5% rent
1.1
+8%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(462)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(23)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(15)
Diversity Score7.6%(36)
8
+61%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.5%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+93%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Scammon, Kansas?

Scammon, Kansas has about 477 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Scammon, Kansas?

The typical household in Scammon, Kansas earns about $17,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scammon, Kansas expensive?

In Scammon, Kansas, the median home is worth about $19,500, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Scammon, Kansas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Scammon, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scammon, Kansas?

About 18.7% of people in Scammon, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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