Living in Bogue, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bogue · Census data 2020–2024

Bogue has 175 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $43,750 (41% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $77,700.

Bogue is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bogue at a glance

Population
175
Median age
45.1State: 37.4
Median household income
$43,750State: $74,275
Median home value
$77,700State: $217,200
Homeowners
94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
Average commute
20 min

Is Bogue a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Bogue

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bogue the median home value is $77,700, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bogue$77,700
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Bogue median household income

The median household income in Bogue is $43,750 and the income per person is $27,989. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Bogue$43,750
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Bogue: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
103
Owner-occupied
94.8%
Renter-occupied
5.2%
Vacant
25.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1951
Average household size
2.27

Bogue demographics

Population
175
Median age
45.1
Under 18
33.1%
65 and older
30.3%
Households
77
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black8.6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bogue ›

Education in Bogue

24.8% of adults 25 and older in Bogue have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bogue24.8%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bogue

Unemployment rate
7.1%State: 3.9%
Average commute
20 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
84.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
15.4%
Homes with broadband
88.3%

Bogue vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bogue175$43,750$77,700—
Damar126$44,028$49,800$608
Hill City1,511$48,512$92,800$735
Palco197$60,625$75,500$517
Morland112$57,917$75,000—
Logan598$68,715$77,100$614
Stockton1,656$62,621$95,000$643
Plainville1,656$59,236$82,500$773
Lenora183$31,250$46,100—

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Living in Bogue: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bogue, KS?

The median household income in Bogue is $43,750, 41% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Bogue?

The median home value in Bogue is $77,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Bogue, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.

What is the median age in Bogue?

The median age in Bogue is 45.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Bogue?

The average commute to work in Bogue is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bogue?

The unemployment rate in Bogue is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bogue?

24.8% of adults in Bogue have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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