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Bronson, KS
City in Bourbon County, Kansas.
Population
537
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,202
ZIP codes
0
Bronson and its ZIP codes
Bronson at a glance
- Bronson is about 33 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,222, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,100 (69% below Kansas).
Local data for Bronson, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bronson, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,222
Poverty rate
33.9%
Median home value
$68,100
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
25.3
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (77), Irish Americans (60), French Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bourbon County. PPP loans are for Bronson.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,024
5,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.9M
FY 2026, $6,955 per person
How people get to work
Bronson, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bronson, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bronson, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Bronson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoranCity | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| UniontownCity | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| ElsmoreCity | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MildredCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| SavonburgCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RedfieldCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| La HarpeCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| MapletonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| KincaidCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Blue MoundCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DevonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| StarkCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GasCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Lone ElmCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| HeplerCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| IolaCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bronson, KS in?
- Bronson is in Bourbon County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Bronson, KS?
- About 537 people live in Bronson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bronson?
- Nearby places include Moran (5.6 mi), Uniontown (6.4 mi), Elsmore (8.3 mi), Mildred (10 mi), Savonburg (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023