Formoso, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 89, Formoso'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

Formoso is a small community located in Kansas, within Jewell County. The total population is 89. It ranks as the 564th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Formoso is 36.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Formoso has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 20.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Formoso, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $43,300. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $217,200. 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Formoso has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.1%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Formoso, 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.