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Vining

Kansas · 43 residents (2025 est.) · 0.214 sq mi
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Vining has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 91.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 91.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
91.1
+131%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:43 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36516782971990201020202024Vining
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,205
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,338
+16%since 2000
from $26,924 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
+4%since 2010
from 0.266 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.4
−40%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(1)
Diversity Score4.2%(2)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−2%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+12.5 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%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% 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
69.4%
+66.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 39.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
20.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
79.3%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
74.1%
+46.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
32.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2017
from 44.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Vining, Kansas?

Vining, Kansas has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vining, Kansas?

The typical household in Vining, Kansas earns about $24,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vining, Kansas expensive?

In Vining, Kansas, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Vining, Kansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vining, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vining, Kansas?

About 3.4% of people in Vining, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vining, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Vining, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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