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Towanda

Kansas · 1,447 residents · 0.914 sq mi
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Towanda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,447
+8%since 2000
from 1,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,583 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Towanda
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,773
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,071
+41%since 2000
from $17,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,287)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,273)
Black1.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(29)
Diversity Score17%(246)
Diversity Score
17
+398%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towanda, Kansas?

Towanda, Kansas has about 1,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Towanda, Kansas?

The typical household in Towanda, Kansas earns about $64,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Towanda, Kansas expensive?

In Towanda, Kansas, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Towanda, Kansas?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Towanda, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Towanda, Kansas?

About 5.5% of people in Towanda, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Towanda, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Towanda, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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