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Scandia

Kansas · 344 residents · 0.471 sq mi
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Scandia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,391. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344
−21%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+17%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2663323984635291990201020202024Scandia
2024288
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,391
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,755
+52%since 2000
from $15,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(332)
Black1.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(22)
Diversity Score17.7%(61)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+110%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scandia, Kansas?

Scandia, Kansas has about 344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scandia, Kansas?

The typical household in Scandia, Kansas earns about $50,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scandia, Kansas expensive?

In Scandia, Kansas, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Scandia, Kansas?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scandia, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scandia, Kansas?

About 9.0% of people in Scandia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scandia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Scandia, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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