Damar, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 126, Damar'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

Damar is a small community located in Kansas, within Rooks County. The total population is 126. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Damar is 57.5 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.7% 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 Damar is $44,028. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $49,800. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Damar is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Damar is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.6% vs 13.6%).

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Damar, 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.