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Vassar

Kansas · 530 residents · 4.862 sq mi
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Vassar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,602. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,900. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
530
−7%vs 2011
vs 571 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
109 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 117 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+51%vs 2011
vs 33.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
493605718830943201020202024Vassar
2024832
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,602
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,971 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,461
−3%vs 2011
vs $21,010 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.364 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $116,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $925 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−34.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.7% in 2011
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(556)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(17)
Diversity Score
3
−49%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 32.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
57.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vassar, Kansas?

Vassar, Kansas has about 530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vassar, Kansas?

The typical household in Vassar, Kansas earns about $46,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vassar, Kansas expensive?

In Vassar, Kansas, the median home is worth about $115,900, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Vassar, Kansas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vassar, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vassar, Kansas?

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

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