Living in Elsmore, Kansas

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

Elsmore has 56 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $36,607 (51% lower than the Kansas median).

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

Elsmore at a glance

Population
56
Median age
39.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$36,607State: $74,275
Homeowners
82.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%
Average commute
31 min

Is Elsmore a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 30.4%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.

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

Elsmore median household income

The median household income in Elsmore is $36,607 and the income per person is $20,777. 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Elsmore$36,607
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Elsmore: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
27
Owner-occupied
82.6%
Renter-occupied
17.4%
Vacant
14.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1951
Average household size
2.43

Elsmore demographics

Population
56
Median age
39.5
Under 18
37.5%
65 and older
19.6%
Households
23
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Elsmore

0% of adults 25 and older in Elsmore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Elsmore0%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Elsmore

Unemployment rate
30.4%State: 3.9%
Average commute
31 minState: 20 min
Work from home
12.5%
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
60.9%

Elsmore vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Elsmore56$36,607——
Bronson537$72,222$68,100—
Moran472$57,083$105,500$411
Uniontown467$53,750$48,200$533
La Harpe492$46,563$54,600$649
Hepler120$53,750——
Walnut237$37,500$31,300$442
Gas512$55,227$83,300$707
Humboldt1,793$47,560$90,900$554

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Living in Elsmore: FAQ

What is the median household income in Elsmore, KS?

The median household income in Elsmore is $36,607, 51% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Elsmore, KS a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 30.4%; a poverty rate of 32.7%.

What is the median age in Elsmore?

The median age in Elsmore is 39.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Elsmore?

The average commute to work in Elsmore is 31 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Elsmore?

The unemployment rate in Elsmore is 30.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Elsmore?

0% of adults in Elsmore 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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