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White Cloud

Kansas · 115 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 $23,875. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 17% 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 $60,500. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
115
−52%since 2000
from 239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+49%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
911351802242681990201020202024White Cloud
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,875
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,849
Unchangedsince 2000
from $17,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+106%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(85)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(4)
Asian1.7%(2)
Other14.9%(17)
Diversity Score45.9%(53)
Diversity Score
46
+52%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Cloud, Kansas?

White Cloud, Kansas has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Cloud, Kansas earns about $23,875 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in White Cloud, Kansas?

About 16.7% 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 28.6% 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 138 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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