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Tonganoxie

Kansas · 5,573 residents · 4.058 sq mi
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Tonganoxie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,417. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,845 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,573
+104%since 2000
from 2,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.0
+12%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Tonganoxie
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.9%(385)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(409)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(470)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(391)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(293)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(757)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.2%(791)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(629)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.1%(617)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.6%(481)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(260)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(90)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,417
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,177
+62%since 2000
from $18,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−13%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tonganoxie on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,556)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(62)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,756)
Black1.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(317)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other4.4%(246)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(146)
Cuban0.7%(38)
Spaniard0.5%(27)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Irish20%(1,071)
English18%(966)
German16.5%(882)
American6%(324)
Swedish3.5%(190)
French3.5%(187)
Scottish2.7%(146)
Danish1.7%(90)
Dutch0.7%(35)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(30)
Italian0.5%(28)
Polish0.5%(25)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.3%(15)
Greek0.3%(14)
British0.1%(8)
Croatian0.1%(8)
Norwegian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.4%(918)
Married48.3%(1,125)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.3%(286)
Women 15+
Never married20.3%(507)
Married45.3%(1,133)
Widowed5.8%(144)
Divorced28.6%(716)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonganoxie, Kansas?

Tonganoxie, Kansas has about 5,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tonganoxie, Kansas?

The typical household in Tonganoxie, Kansas earns about $75,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonganoxie, Kansas expensive?

In Tonganoxie, Kansas, the median home is worth about $166,900, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Tonganoxie, Kansas?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tonganoxie, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonganoxie, Kansas?

About 5.6% of people in Tonganoxie, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tonganoxie, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tonganoxie, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,226 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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

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