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CITY · 2010 ACS

Smolan

Kansas · 215 residents · 0.111 sq mi
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Smolan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $81,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−1%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,937 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381692012322641990201020202024Smolan
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,386
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,384
+1%since 2000
from $16,149 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.227
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(205)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(31)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(10)
Asian3.7%(8)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score21%(45)
Diversity Score
21
+49%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smolan, Kansas?

Smolan, Kansas has about 215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smolan, Kansas?

The typical household in Smolan, Kansas earns about $47,386 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Smolan, Kansas?

About 19.8% 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 8.5% 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 31 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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