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Seward

Kansas · 64 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Seward has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $19,400. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
249 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
−10%since 2000
from 51.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
254871941171990201020202024Seward
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,616
+85%since 2000
from $14,891 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
25.8%
−65.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−72%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
65.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
Female
26.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
37.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seward, Kansas?

Seward, Kansas has about 64 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seward, Kansas?

The typical household in Seward, Kansas earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seward, Kansas expensive?

In Seward, Kansas, the median home is worth about $19,400.

How educated are people in Seward, Kansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Seward, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seward, Kansas?

About 26.5% of people in Seward, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seward, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Seward, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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