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White Cloud

Kansas · 176 residents · 0.724 sq mi
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White Cloud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,794. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−26%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+32%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
911351802242681990201020202024White Cloud
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,794
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,578
−1%since 2000
from $17,828 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$280
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+58%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(162)
Black3.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(13)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(119)
Black3.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.6%(36)
Diversity Score57.8%(102)
Diversity Score
58
+91%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Cloud, Kansas?

White Cloud, Kansas has about 176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Cloud, Kansas earns about $22,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Cloud, Kansas expensive?

In White Cloud, Kansas, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in White Cloud, Kansas?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in White Cloud, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Cloud, Kansas?

About 32.5% of people in White Cloud, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Cloud, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, White Cloud, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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