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Willis

Kansas · 69 residents · 0.164 sq mi
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Willis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 16 residents. Median home value is $22,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−19%since 1990
from 85 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 518 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+20%since 1990
from 27.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12325272921990201020202024Willis
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,592
+39%since 1990
from $9,032 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.8%
−16.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+84%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 92.6% in 1990
9.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+52%since 1990
from 0.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(67)
Black3.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian3.5%(3)
Diversity Score48.1%(41)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(53)
Black5.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.9%(24)
Diversity Score
35
−27%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willis, Kansas?

Willis, Kansas has about 69 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Willis, Kansas?

The typical household in Willis, Kansas earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willis, Kansas expensive?

In Willis, Kansas, the median home is worth about $22,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Willis, Kansas?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Willis, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willis, Kansas?

About 4.8% of people in Willis, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willis, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Willis, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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