Gas, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Gas, Kansas had a total population of 512, the 294th largest city in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,227, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x.
Gas Quick Facts
How Gas 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 | 581 | 512 | -11.9% |
| Median household income | $56,667 | $55,227 | -2.5% |
| Median home value | $71,900 | $83,300 | +15.9% |
How Gas 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+)
Gas Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Allen County
Cities Similar to Gas
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 503 | $56,078 | $96,200 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| LeRoy | 510 | $51,750 | $92,400 | 13.4% | 17.8% |
| Protection | 492 | $51,974 | $55,200 | 20.1% | 11.0% |
| Dexter | 540 | $52,357 | $81,800 | 12.6% | 2.8% |
| Kanopolis | 552 | $54,688 | $99,600 | 10.4% | 6.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 512, Gas'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
Gas is a small community located in Kansas, within Allen County. The total population is 512. It ranks as the 294th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gas is 49.4 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gas is $55,227. This is 26% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $83,300. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Gas is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.6% 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 Gas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.9%.
Education
15.2% 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 97.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Gas, 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 Gas, Kansas?
Gas, Kansas has a population of 512 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Gas, KS?
The median household income in Gas is $55,227, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Gas, KS?
The poverty rate in Gas is 15.8%. This means approximately 81 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Gas, Kansas?
Gas's population is 77.1% White, 0.0% Black, 11.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Gas, KS?
The median home value in Gas is $83,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.
How educated is Gas, Kansas?
15.2% of adults (25+) in Gas hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.