Furley, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Furley, Kansas had a total population of 49, the 638th largest community in Kansas, with a median household income of $121,406, which is 63% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 63% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Kansas.
- Unemployment rate of 18.4% is notably above the national average.
Furley Quick Facts
How Furley 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 | 48 | 49 | +2.1% |
| Median household income | $116,563 | $121,406 | +4.2% |
How Furley 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+)
Furley Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Sedgwick County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 397,945 | $64,620 | 15.9% | $190,800 |
| Derby | 26,062 | $84,112 | 6.0% | $236,900 |
| Haysville | 11,117 | $67,740 | 11.9% | $161,800 |
| Bel Aire | 9,043 | $97,795 | 11.8% | $238,100 |
| Valley Center | 8,590 | $77,020 | 3.6% | $227,700 |
| Park City | 7,673 | $74,301 | 12.5% | $177,100 |
| Maize | 6,824 | $72,024 | 12.4% | $276,200 |
| Mulvane | 6,171 | $74,039 | 8.5% | $176,300 |
| Goddard | 6,030 | $94,004 | 1.9% | $242,800 |
| Kechi | 2,901 | $113,125 | 3.2% | $288,300 |
Cities Similar to Furley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 50 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Wallace | 48 | N/A | $66,500 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
| Englewood | 51 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 15.7% |
| Pilsen | 51 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Vermillion | 52 | N/A | $100,000 | 20.5% | 19.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Furley'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
Furley is a small community located in Kansas, within Sedgwick County. The total population is 49. It ranks as the 638th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Furley is 60.2 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Furley is $121,406. This is 63% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Furley. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 18.4%. This is 371% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Furley 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
34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower 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 Furley, 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 Furley, Kansas?
Furley, Kansas has a population of 49 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Furley, KS?
The median household income in Furley is $121,406, which is 50% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Furley, KS?
The ACS sample for Furley recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Furley, Kansas?
Furley's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Furley, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Furley — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Furley, Kansas?
34.7% of adults (25+) in Furley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.