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Tescott

Kansas · 319 residents · 0.386 sq mi
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Tescott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,982. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−6%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092542983423871990201020202024Tescott
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,982
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,928
+24%since 2000
from $16,839 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+73%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(330)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score6.1%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+175%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tescott, Kansas?

Tescott, Kansas has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tescott, Kansas?

The typical household in Tescott, Kansas earns about $35,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tescott, Kansas expensive?

In Tescott, Kansas, the median home is worth about $71,300, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Tescott, Kansas?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tescott, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tescott, Kansas?

About 18.5% of people in Tescott, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tescott, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tescott, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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