Baileyville, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Baileyville, Kansas had a total population of 126, the 515th largest community 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
Baileyville Quick Facts
How Baileyville 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 | 77 | 126 | +63.6% |
| Median home value | $452,300 | $447,700 | -1.0% |
How Baileyville 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+)
Baileyville Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Nemaha County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabetha | 2,471 | $70,464 | 10.6% | $170,800 |
| Seneca | 2,090 | $76,750 | 8.0% | $235,100 |
| Centralia | 501 | $67,188 | 5.5% | $86,400 |
| Wetmore | 342 | $69,375 | 5.9% | $88,400 |
| Corning | 187 | $93,750 | 8.0% | $135,000 |
| Oneida | 137 | $65,000 | 24.8% | $45,000 |
| Bern | 136 | $62,500 | 5.1% | $127,300 |
| Goff | 133 | N/A | 68.4% | $50,000 |
| St. Benedict | 36 | N/A | 30.6% | N/A |
| Kelly | 1 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Baileyville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damar | 126 | $44,028 | $49,800 | 26.7% | 18.3% |
| Elk Falls | 126 | $52,321 | $48,300 | 32.7% | 8.7% |
| Garfield | 126 | $47,083 | $84,000 | 15.5% | 6.3% |
| Ensign | 125 | $100,750 | $88,500 | 16.4% | 0.8% |
| Falun | 125 | $58,333 | N/A | 26.2% | 73.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 126, Baileyville'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
Baileyville is a small community located in Kansas, within Nemaha County. The total population is 126. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Baileyville is 66.8 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Baileyville. 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 Baileyville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $447,700. Housing costs are 106% higher 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 Baileyville 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
31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 94.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Baileyville, 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 Baileyville, Kansas?
Baileyville, Kansas has a population of 126 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Baileyville, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Baileyville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Baileyville, KS?
The ACS sample for Baileyville 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 Baileyville, Kansas?
Baileyville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Baileyville, KS?
The median home value in Baileyville is $447,700.
How educated is Baileyville, Kansas?
31.9% of adults (25+) in Baileyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.