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Tecumseh

Kansas · 457 residents · 3.57 sq mi
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Tecumseh is home to 457 people in Kansas. 79% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%. The median age is 34.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. The population is up 35% since 2023. The foreign-born share is 3%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

457
+35%since 2023
from 339 in 2023
2020 – 2024
128 / sq mi
+35%since 2023
from 95 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.3
−40%since 2023
from 57.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.57 sq mi
Population, 20202024
26538250061873520202024Tecumseh
2024457
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 517.9%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(30)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3422.8%(104)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.4%(20)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.2%(74)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.7%(99)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$77,740
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,875 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$33,691
−34%since 2023
from $51,101 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.212
−50%since 2023
from 0.425 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$200,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $138,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
79.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
20.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.37 people
+19%since 2023
from 1.99 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
19.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.6
+34%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(41)
26
−13%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.6%(12)
Ancestry
German51.4%(235)
Irish47.7%(218)
Italian23%(105)
English9%(41)
Dutch5.7%(26)
American3.7%(17)
Scottish3.3%(15)
Section 05

Education

30.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+50%since 2023
from 18.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
91.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
73.2%
US average: 74.6%
13.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
37.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
39.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
80.1%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.3%(94)
Married47.2%(119)
Widowed6%(15)
Divorced9.5%(24)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married86.2%(106)
Widowed13.8%(17)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
69.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.2%
US average: 13.8%
27.1%
US average: 18.4%
2.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
76.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
29.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(11)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 11 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tecumseh, Kansas?

Tecumseh, Kansas has about 457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tecumseh, Kansas?

The typical household in Tecumseh, Kansas earns about $77,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tecumseh, Kansas expensive?

In Tecumseh, Kansas, the median home is worth about $200,400.

How educated are people in Tecumseh, Kansas?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tecumseh, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tecumseh, Kansas?

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

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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