Belpre, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 36, Belpre'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

Belpre is a small community located in Kansas, within Edwards County. The total population is 36. It ranks as the 658th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Belpre is 64.4 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Belpre is $36,042. This is 51% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Belpre, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $39,000. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Belpre is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Belpre is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 47.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (47.2% vs 13.6%).

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Belpre, 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.