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Kansas · 36 residents (2025 est.) · 0.149 sq mi
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Population has fallen 86% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,300. With a median age of 65.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6
−86%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−86%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.0
+59%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0204161821990201020202024Speed
20246
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$91,133
+506%since 2000
from $15,031 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+90.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.159
−20%since 2010
from 0.199 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 90.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
83.3%
+46.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
16.7%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
33.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Speed, Kansas?

Speed, Kansas has about 6 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Speed, Kansas expensive?

In Speed, Kansas, the median home is worth about $58,300.

How educated are people in Speed, Kansas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Speed, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Speed, Kansas?

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

Has Speed, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Speed, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -89 percent over that period.

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