Living in Mulberry, Kansas

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

Mulberry has 442 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $52,902 (29% lower than the Kansas median), the median rent is $475/month.

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

Mulberry at a glance

Population
442
Median age
46.8State: 37.4
Median household income
$52,902State: $74,275
Median rent
$475/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
74%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
Average commute
32 min

Is Mulberry a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.

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

Cost of living in Mulberry

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mulberry the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,103 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mulberry$475
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Mulberry median household income

The median household income in Mulberry is $52,902 and the income per person is $20,064. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Mulberry$52,902
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Mulberry: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
250
Owner-occupied
74%
Renter-occupied
26%
Vacant
20%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1940
Average household size
2.21

Mulberry demographics

Population
442
Median age
46.8
Under 18
21.7%
65 and older
17.2%
Households
200
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0.5%
Asian0%

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

Education in Mulberry

4.7% of adults 25 and older in Mulberry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Mulberry4.7%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Mulberry

Unemployment rate
6.3%State: 3.9%
Average commute
32 minState: 20 min
Work from home
16.4%
Drive alone
72.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82.5%

Mulberry vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Mulberry442$52,902—$475
Arma1,239$50,795$85,400$775
Franklin650$65,784$104,300$1,107
Liberal747$65,250$77,000$650
Mindenmines312$22,292$46,900$371
Frontenac3,392$58,733$165,600$778
Radley135$150,170——
Pittsburg20,637$43,419$123,200$854
Girard2,777$40,298$93,600$869

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Living in Mulberry: FAQ

What is the median household income in Mulberry, KS?

The median household income in Mulberry is $52,902, 29% 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 Mulberry?

The median gross rent in Mulberry is $475 per month, about 20% of household income.

Is Mulberry, KS a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 29.4%.

What is the median age in Mulberry?

The median age in Mulberry is 46.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Mulberry?

The average commute to work in Mulberry is 32 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Mulberry?

The unemployment rate in Mulberry is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Mulberry?

4.7% of adults in Mulberry 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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