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Windom

Kansas · 85 residents · 0.201 sq mi
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Windom has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,844. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $26,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−38%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+15%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43711001281571990201020202024Windom
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,844
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,679
−9%since 2000
from $17,240 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services17.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,700
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−34%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(5)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windom, Kansas?

Windom, Kansas has about 85 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Windom, Kansas?

The typical household in Windom, Kansas earns about $49,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Windom, Kansas expensive?

In Windom, Kansas, the median home is worth about $26,700.

How educated are people in Windom, Kansas?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Windom, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Windom, Kansas?

About 6.7% of people in Windom, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windom, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Windom, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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