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Smolan

Kansas · 218 residents · 0.111 sq mi
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Smolan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,500. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $70,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
+18%since 1990
from 184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,964 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,658 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+19%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381692012322641990201020202024Smolan
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,149
+49%since 1990
from $10,855 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+101%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(205)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(31)
Diversity Score
14
+424%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+19.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−37%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smolan, Kansas?

Smolan, Kansas has about 218 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Smolan, Kansas?

The typical household in Smolan, Kansas earns about $40,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smolan, Kansas expensive?

In Smolan, Kansas, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Smolan, Kansas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Smolan, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smolan, Kansas?

About 10.0% of people in Smolan, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smolan, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smolan, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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