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Soldier

Kansas · 102 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $44,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−16%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+35%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33691041391751990201020202024Soldier
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,583
+46%since 2000
from $14,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(11)
Diversity Score31.2%(32)
Diversity Score
31
+71%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−34%since 2000
from 37.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldier, Kansas?

Soldier, Kansas has about 102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldier, Kansas?

The typical household in Soldier, Kansas earns about $38,750 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 $44,000.

How educated are people in Soldier, Kansas?

About 4.5% 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 15.5% 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 18 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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