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Weir

Kansas · 569 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 $36,296. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 211 residents. 13% 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 $51,900. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
569
−27%since 2000
from 780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4906047198349481990201020202024Weir
2024855
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,296
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,660
−24%since 2000
from $16,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(9)
Diversity Score9.7%(55)
Diversity Score
10
+231%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weir, Kansas?

Weir, Kansas has about 569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weir, Kansas?

The typical household in Weir, Kansas earns about $36,296 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 $51,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Weir, Kansas?

About 13.0% 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 12.3% of people in Weir, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weir, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Weir, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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