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Potwin, KS

City in Butler County, Kansas.

Population

513

Land area

0.2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,186

ZIP codes

0

Potwin and its ZIP codes

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Potwin at a glance

  • Potwin is about 61 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $40,391 a year, 46% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 (52% below Kansas) and median rent is $890 a month.

Local data for Potwin, KS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Potwin, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,391

Poverty rate

23.4%

Median home value

$104,500

Median rent

$890/mo

Homeownership

90.5%

Bachelor's or higher

15.0%

Median age

44.4

Average commute

27.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (145), Irish Americans (39), Italian Americans (27).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Potwin.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,558

19,973 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,909

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$469M

FY 2026, $6,967 per person

Butler County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled12.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Potwin, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,725

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

151

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 20°F

38.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Potwin, KS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.4%

U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

Cities near Potwin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WhitewaterCity7.2 mi0.4
ElbingCity10 mi0.2
TowandaCity10 mi0.9
FurleyCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
El DoradoCity11 mi9.6
BentonCity12 mi1.4
BurnsCity13 mi0.3
GreenwichCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
PeabodyCity17 mi1.3
KechiCity17 mi6
AugustaCity17 mi4.2
Bel AireCity18 mi7
AndoverCity18 mi10.6
WaltonCity18 mi0.3
Park CityCity19 mi10.2
NewtonCity19 mi14.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Potwin, KS in?
Potwin is in Butler County, Kansas.
What is the population of Potwin, KS?
About 513 people live in Potwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Potwin?
Nearby places include Whitewater (7.2 mi), Elbing (10 mi), Towanda (10 mi), Furley (11 mi), El Dorado (11 mi).

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