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Soldier

Kansas · 136 residents · 0.147 sq mi
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Soldier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,000. 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 $29,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
+11%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+12%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33691041391751990201020202024Soldier
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,648
−14%since 2000
from $14,768 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$29,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−12%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(7)
Diversity Score17.9%(24)
Diversity Score
18
−2%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−26%since 2000
from 37.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% 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
7.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
37.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldier, Kansas?

Soldier, Kansas has about 136 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldier, Kansas?

The typical household in Soldier, Kansas earns about $31,000 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 $29,000, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Soldier, Kansas?

About 0.0% 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 22.0% of people in Soldier, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soldier, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Soldier, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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