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Whiting

Kansas · 187 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Whiting has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,800. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
−9%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 205 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1572062553043531990201020202024Whiting
2024337
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,467
+6%since 2000
from $18,353 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score3.4%(6)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−17%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiting, Kansas?

Whiting, Kansas has about 187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whiting, Kansas?

The typical household in Whiting, Kansas earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiting, Kansas expensive?

In Whiting, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Whiting, Kansas?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whiting, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whiting, Kansas?

About 23.7% of people in Whiting, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whiting, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Whiting, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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