Living in Mapleton, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mapleton · Census data 2020–2024
Mapleton has 213 residents with a median age of 56.2. The median household income is $33,409 (55% lower than the Kansas median), the median rent is $1,100/month.
Mapleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mapleton at a glance
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 56.2State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $33,409State: $74,275
- Median rent
- $1,100/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mapleton a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Mapleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mapleton the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month, which is 44.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Mapleton median household income
The median household income in Mapleton is $33,409 and the income per person is $32,639. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Mapleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 52
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 34.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 6.26
34.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mapleton has many vacation and second homes.
Mapleton demographics
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 56.2
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 3.8%
- Households
- 34
- Foreign-born
- 53.1%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mapleton ›
Education in Mapleton
3.9% of adults 25 and older in Mapleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mapleton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Mapleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 213 | $33,409 | — | $1,100 |
| Blue Mound | 234 | $60,625 | $57,100 | $561 |
| Mound City | 768 | $60,563 | $157,500 | $744 |
| Prescott | 276 | $42,708 | $50,000 | $903 |
| Uniontown | 467 | $53,750 | $48,200 | $533 |
| Bronson | 537 | $72,222 | $68,100 | — |
| Pleasanton | 1,516 | $49,565 | $102,900 | $633 |
| Kincaid | 188 | $60,000 | $30,000 | — |
| Fort Scott | 7,555 | $52,159 | $100,500 | $755 |
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What is the median household income in Mapleton, KS?
The median household income in Mapleton is $33,409, 55% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Mapleton?
The median gross rent in Mapleton is $1,100 per month, about 44.3% of household income.
Is Mapleton, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Mapleton?
The median age in Mapleton is 56.2 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Mapleton?
The average commute to work in Mapleton is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mapleton?
The unemployment rate in Mapleton is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mapleton?
3.9% of adults in Mapleton 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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