Codell, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Codell, Kansas had a total population of 47, the 646th largest community in Kansas, with a median household income of $91,023, which is 23% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 63.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Kansas.
Codell Quick Facts
How Codell 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 | 54 | 47 | -13.0% |
| Median household income | $88,550 | $91,023 | +2.8% |
How Codell 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+)
Codell Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Rooks County
Cities Similar to Codell
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace | 48 | N/A | $66,500 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
| Bushong | 46 | N/A | N/A | 17.1% | 15.2% |
| Mahaska | 47 | $85,500 | N/A | 19.1% | 8.5% |
| Newbury | 50 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Talmage | 44 | N/A | N/A | 9.1% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 47, Codell'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
Codell is a small community located in Kansas, within Rooks County. The total population is 47. It ranks as the 646th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Codell is 65.3 years. This is 75% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Codell is $91,023. This is 23% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Codell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 35.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Codell was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
63.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Codell in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Codell, 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 Codell, Kansas?
Codell, Kansas has a population of 47 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Codell, KS?
The median household income in Codell is $91,023, which is 13% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Codell, KS?
The poverty rate in Codell is 17.0%. This means approximately 8 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Codell, Kansas?
Codell's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Codell, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Codell — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Codell, Kansas?
63.8% of adults (25+) in Codell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.