Big Bow, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Big Bow, Kansas had a total population of 86, the 569th 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
Key Takeaways
- Only 3.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Big Bow Quick Facts
How Big Bow 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 | 148 | 86 | -41.9% |
How Big Bow 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+)
Big Bow Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Stanton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 1,549 | $71,105 | 1.7% | $65,200 |
| Manter | 142 | $47,578 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Big Bow
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 86 | $78,750 | $80,600 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Woodston | 86 | $51,136 | $38,000 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Zenda | 86 | $53,000 | $51,000 | 11.9% | 3.5% |
| Abbyville | 87 | N/A | $85,000 | 3.3% | 41.4% |
| Alden | 87 | $39,375 | $55,000 | 32.8% | 28.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 86, Big Bow'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
Big Bow is a small community located in Kansas, within Stanton County. The total population is 86. It ranks as the 569th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Big Bow is 34.2 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 34.9% of the population under 18, Big Bow has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Big Bow. 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 Big Bow, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 13.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 80% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Big Bow is Hispanic or Latino, making up 83.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 16.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.3%) is well below the state average of 72.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (83.7% vs 13.6%).
Education
3.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 90% 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 8.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Big Bow, 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 Big Bow, Kansas?
Big Bow, Kansas has a population of 86 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Big Bow, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Big Bow — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Big Bow, KS?
The ACS sample for Big Bow 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 Big Bow, Kansas?
Big Bow's population is 16.3% White, 0.0% Black, 83.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Big Bow, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Big Bow — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Big Bow, Kansas?
3.6% of adults (25+) in Big Bow hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.