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Willis

Kansas · 38 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 $21,250. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
38
−45%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+50%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12325272921990201020202024Willis
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,572
−16%since 2000
from $12,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.3%
+43.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance40%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services40%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−54.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.4
+80%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(53)
Black5.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
Female
65.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willis, Kansas?

Willis, Kansas has about 38 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willis, Kansas?

The typical household in Willis, Kansas earns about $21,250 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 $30,000.

How educated are people in Willis, Kansas?

About 10.5% 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 48.3% 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 47 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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