Athol, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Athol, Kansas had a total population of 65, the 607th largest city in Kansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 2.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Athol Quick Facts
How Athol Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62 | 65 | +4.8% |
| Median home value | $66,400 | $68,600 | +3.3% |
How Athol Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Athol Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Smith County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | 8.4% | $90,400 |
| Kensington | 652 | $54,583 | 10.8% | N/A |
| Lebanon | 191 | $41,250 | 12.0% | $43,500 |
| Gaylord | 70 | $57,083 | 17.1% | $63,300 |
Cities Similar to Athol
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | 65 | $61,563 | $95,000 | 22.7% | 16.9% |
| Rozel | 66 | $52,500 | $47,500 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Kickapoo Site 7 | 64 | $86,071 | N/A | 0.0% | 18.8% |
| Ada | 67 | $105,208 | $127,100 | 2.6% | 9.0% |
| Willard | 67 | $65,938 | N/A | 12.8% | 11.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 65, Athol's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Athol is a small community located in Kansas, within Smith County. The total population is 65. It ranks as the 607th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Athol is 41.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. With 40.0% of the population under 18, Athol has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Athol. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Athol, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $68,600. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $217,200. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Athol was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
2.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 93% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Athol, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Athol, Kansas?
Athol, Kansas has a population of 65 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Athol, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Athol — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Athol, KS?
The ACS sample for Athol recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Athol, Kansas?
Athol's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Athol, KS?
The median home value in Athol is $68,600.
How educated is Athol, Kansas?
2.6% of adults (25+) in Athol hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.