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Louisburg, KS Community Stats
Louisburg has 5,094 residents and a median household income of $68,824, 83rd highest of 202 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Kansas (ACS 2020-2024).
- Median household income
- $68,824
- KS $74,275
- Poverty rate
- 9.7%
- KS 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- KS 35.6%
- Median age
- 39.3
- KS 37.4
Louisburg compared
With KS and U.S.
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| Measure | Louisburg | KS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,824 | $74,275 | $80,734 |
| Median age | 39.3 | 37.4 | 38.9 |
| Poverty rate | 9.7% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeownership rate | 67.5% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $269,500 | $217,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,439 | $1,060 | $1,413 |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 19.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | 7.4% | 14.1% |
Income and poverty
Income in the past 12 months, in inflation-adjusted dollars
- Median household income
- $68,824
- Per capita income
- $37,802
- Below poverty level
- 487 people (9.7%)
Education
Highest level completed, 3,383 adults age 25 and older
- High school graduate or higher3,26696.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher1,14033.7%
- Graduate or professional degree38711.4%
Race and ethnicity
Share of total population. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; other groups exclude them.
- White (non-Hispanic)4,87895.8%
- Two or more races1262.5%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race)661.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native190.4%
- Some other race50.1%
0.3% of residents (16) were born outside the United States.
Languages spoken at home
4,787 residents age 5 and older
99.1% speak only English at home and 0.9% speak another language. 6 people (0.1%) speak English less than "very well."
- Spanish350.7%
- Other Indo-European languages60.1%
Commute to work
1,983 workers who do not work from home
The average one-way commute is 27.6 minutes.
- Under 10 minutes16.6%
- 10 to 19 minutes9.5%
- 20 to 29 minutes26.8%
- 30 to 44 minutes32.6%
- 45 to 59 minutes12.2%
- 60 minutes or more2.4%
Housing
Owner-occupied home values and rents paid by renters
- Median home value
- $269,500
- Median gross rent
- $1,439 a month
- Homeownership rate
- 67.5% of 2,178 households
- Housing units
- 2,342
- Median year built
- 1997
Cultural communities
Largest reported origins and ancestries. People may report more than one.
- German Americans1,19123.4%
- Irish Americans75414.8%
- Scottish Americans1112.2%
- Dutch Americans1012.0%
- Polish Americans751.5%
- Mexican Americans651.3%
- Swedish Americans631.2%
- Italian Americans601.2%
- Norwegian Americans350.7%
- French Americans350.7%
Asian groups count people reporting one Asian group alone. Hispanic origins and ancestries are self-reported and can overlap.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Louisburg, KS?
- About 5,094 people live in Louisburg, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The median age is 39.3.
- What is the median household income in Louisburg?
- The median household income in Louisburg is $68,824, compared with $74,275 for Kansas. It ranks 83rd of 202 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in the state.
- What is the poverty rate in Louisburg?
- 9.7% of people in Louisburg (487) have incomes below the federal poverty level. The Kansas rate is 11.3%.
- How long is the commute in Louisburg?
- The average one-way commute for workers in Louisburg is 27.6 minutes.
- What is the largest reported ancestry or origin group in Louisburg?
- Among the groups we track, the largest is German Americans with about 1,191 people (23.4% of residents), based on self-reported survey answers.