Dorrance, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 156, Dorrance'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

Dorrance is a small community located in Kansas, within Russell County. The total population is 156. It ranks as the 474th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dorrance is 64.5 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 5.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dorrance is $82,639. This is 11% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Dorrance, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $108,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Dorrance 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

Dorrance has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.3%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% 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 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dorrance, 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.