Bogue, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 175, Bogue'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

Bogue is a small community located in Kansas, within Graham County. The total population is 175. It ranks as the 457th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bogue is 45.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Bogue has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 20.6% 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 Bogue is $43,750. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 102% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 83% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $77,700. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Bogue is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bogue is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (8.6% vs 5.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 99.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bogue, 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.