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Wilsey

Kansas · 153 residents · 0.27 sq mi
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Wilsey has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,893. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $25,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−20%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001251501752001990201020202024Wilsey
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,893
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,262
+69%since 2000
from $10,781 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−66.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−40%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(134)
Black2.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.1%(35)
Diversity Score
23
+1639%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.1 min
+177%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−9.5 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
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
11.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilsey, Kansas?

Wilsey, Kansas has about 153 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilsey, Kansas?

The typical household in Wilsey, Kansas earns about $50,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilsey, Kansas expensive?

In Wilsey, Kansas, the median home is worth about $25,000.

How educated are people in Wilsey, Kansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilsey, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilsey, Kansas?

About 17.2% of people in Wilsey, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilsey, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilsey, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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