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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Weir

Kansas · 720 residents · 1.138 sq mi
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Weir has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,174. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $17,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

720
−8%vs 2000
vs 780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
633 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4906047198349481990201020202024Weir
2024855
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,174
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,054 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,264
−44%vs 2000
vs $16,561 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$258
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
83.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
16.8% rent
0.9
−18%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(754)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(23)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(696)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score9.7%(70)
10
+233%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.7%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+45%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Weir, Kansas?

Weir, Kansas has about 720 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Weir, Kansas?

The typical household in Weir, Kansas earns about $20,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weir, Kansas expensive?

In Weir, Kansas, the median home is worth about $17,800, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Weir, Kansas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Weir, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weir, Kansas?

About 14.4% of people in Weir, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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