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Vassar

Kansas · 584 residents · 4.862 sq mi
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Vassar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,313. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 215 residents. Median home value is $137,800. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
584
−27%since 2019
from 799 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
120 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 164 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
−2%since 2019
from 51.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
493605718830943201020202024Vassar
2024832
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,313
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,580
+11%since 2019
from $33,031 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $930 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
12.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(529)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(19)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(59)
Diversity Score
10
+28%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
−7%since 2019
from 48.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vassar, Kansas?

Vassar, Kansas has about 584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vassar, Kansas?

The typical household in Vassar, Kansas earns about $80,313 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 $137,800, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Vassar, Kansas?

About 23.7% 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 4.5% of people in Vassar, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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