Coats, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Coats, Kansas had a total population of 109, the 537th largest city in Kansas, with a median household income of $78,500, which is 6% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 1.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.
Coats Quick Facts
How Coats 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 | 113 | 109 | -3.5% |
| Median household income | $76,016 | $78,500 | +3.3% |
How Coats 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+)
Coats Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Pratt County
Cities Similar to Coats
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 109 | $78,125 | $111,500 | 28.4% | 2.8% |
| Oketo | 109 | $75,977 | $160,400 | 4.3% | 22.0% |
| Earlton | 111 | $76,161 | N/A | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Olmitz | 113 | $76,250 | $60,000 | 16.3% | 0.0% |
| Bunker Hill | 108 | $70,625 | $73,300 | 14.3% | 29.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 109, Coats'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
Coats is a small community located in Kansas, within Pratt County. The total population is 109. It ranks as the 537th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Coats is 30.8 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 37.6% of the population under 18, Coats has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.1% 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 Coats is $78,500. This is 6% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 71% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Coats is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 0.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
1.6% 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. This is 95% 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 88.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Coats, 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 Coats, Kansas?
Coats, Kansas has a population of 109 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Coats, KS?
The median household income in Coats is $78,500, which is 3% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Coats, KS?
The poverty rate in Coats is 19.3%. This means approximately 21 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Coats, Kansas?
Coats's population is 77.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.
What is the median home value in Coats, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Coats — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Coats, Kansas?
1.6% of adults (25+) in Coats hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.