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Lakin, KS

City in Kearny County, Kansas.

Population

2,243

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,371

ZIP codes

0

Lakin and its ZIP codes

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Lakin at a glance

  • Lakin is about 66 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 112th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
  • The median household income is $89,514, 21% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,000 (22% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,134 a month.

Local data for Lakin, KS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lakin, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,514

Poverty rate

2.4%

Median home value

$170,000

Median rent

$1,134/mo

Homeownership

78.2%

Bachelor's or higher

15.7%

Median age

33.8

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (794), German Americans (313), Irish Americans (80).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kearny County. PPP loans are for Lakin.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,087

1,631 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,338

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$35.9M

FY 2026, $9,018 per person

Kearny County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lakin, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.2%
  • Carpooled16.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
  • Worked from home12.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lakin, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

724

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

9

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 20°F

18.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lakin, KS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.9%

U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.8%

U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts

Cities near Lakin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DeerfieldCity7.6 mi0.5
HolcombCity15 mi1.2
Garden CityCity22 mi11.2
UlyssesCity26 mi3.2
SyracuseCity29 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lakin, KS in?
Lakin is in Kearny County, Kansas.
What is the population of Lakin, KS?
About 2,243 people live in Lakin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lakin?
Nearby places include Deerfield (7.6 mi), Holcomb (15 mi), Garden City (22 mi), Ulysses (26 mi), Syracuse (29 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023