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Soldier

Kansas · 101 residents (2025 est.) · 0.147 sq mi
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Soldier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $57,900. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−44%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+75%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33691041391751990201020202024Soldier
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,575
+66%since 2000
from $14,768 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+30%since 2010
from 0.264 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(9)
Diversity Score28.7%(20)
Diversity Score
29
+57%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−20%since 2000
from 37.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldier, Kansas?

Soldier, Kansas has about 68 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldier, Kansas?

The typical household in Soldier, Kansas earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soldier, Kansas expensive?

In Soldier, Kansas, the median home is worth about $57,900.

How educated are people in Soldier, Kansas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Soldier, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soldier, Kansas?

About 22.1% of people in Soldier, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soldier, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Soldier, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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