Bronson, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 537, Bronson'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

Bronson is a small community located in Kansas, within Bourbon County. The total population is 537. It ranks as the 285th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bronson is 25.3 years. This is 32% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 40.6% of the population under 18, Bronson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bronson is $72,222. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.9%. This is 200% 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 4.3%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $68,100. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Bronson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bronson is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Asian residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bronson, 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.