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Wilsey

Kansas · 139 residents · 0.27 sq mi
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Wilsey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,412. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−27%since 2000
from 191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001251501752001990201020202024Wilsey
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,412
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,338
+126%since 2000
from $10,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+84%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(3)
Diversity Score12.5%(17)
Diversity Score
12
+837%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilsey, Kansas?

Wilsey, Kansas has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilsey, Kansas?

The typical household in Wilsey, Kansas earns about $39,412 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Wilsey, Kansas?

About 20.3% 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 5.9% 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 30 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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