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White City

Kansas · 442 residents (2025 est.) · 1.242 sq mi
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White City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
−12%since 2000
from 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+29%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:442 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4065056057058041990201020202024White City
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,900
+91%since 2000
from $14,603 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+11%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.1%
+50.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(491)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(16)
Diversity Score19.9%(91)
Diversity Score
20
+144%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
33.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White City, Kansas?

White City, Kansas has about 458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White City, Kansas?

The typical household in White City, Kansas earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White City, Kansas expensive?

In White City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $58,600, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in White City, Kansas?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in White City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White City, Kansas?

About 24.4% of people in White City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has White City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, White City, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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