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Timken

Kansas · 33 residents (2025 est.) · 0.129 sq mi
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Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $67,000. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 194%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
−57%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
279 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+35%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:33 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
234465851061990201020202024Timken
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,389
−23%since 2000
from $28,897 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+112%since 2010
from 0.246 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
+194%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.9%(5)
Diversity Score35.7%(13)
Diversity Score
36
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 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%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% 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
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+22.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+37.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 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 Timken, Kansas?

Timken, Kansas has about 36 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Timken, Kansas expensive?

In Timken, Kansas, the median home is worth about $67,000.

How educated are people in Timken, Kansas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Timken, Kansas?

About 11.1% of people in Timken, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Timken, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Timken, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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