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White City

Kansas · 447 residents · 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 $39,583. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
447
−14%since 2000
from 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+22%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4065056057058041990201020202024White City
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,432
+40%since 2000
from $14,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+73%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(416)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score13.6%(61)
Diversity Score
14
+67%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White City, Kansas?

White City, Kansas has about 447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White City, Kansas earns about $39,583 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 $71,800, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in White City, Kansas?

About 7.9% 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 18.1% 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 71 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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