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Whitewater

Kansas · 661 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Whitewater has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $101,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
+1%since 2000
from 653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,608 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
−9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6147328509681K1990201020202024Whitewater
2024886
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,354
+16%since 2000
from $20,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(632)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(571)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(27)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.3%(22)
Diversity Score18.9%(125)
Diversity Score
19
+1107%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewater, Kansas?

Whitewater, Kansas has about 661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewater, Kansas?

The typical household in Whitewater, Kansas earns about $64,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitewater, Kansas expensive?

In Whitewater, Kansas, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewater, Kansas?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Whitewater, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitewater, Kansas?

About 6.0% of people in Whitewater, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitewater, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitewater, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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