Hallowell, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hallowell, Kansas had a total population of 39, the 655th largest community in Kansas. 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
- Unemployment rate of 24.2% is notably above the national average.
Hallowell Quick Facts
How Hallowell 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 | 53 | 39 | -26.4% |
| Median home value | $60,000 | $58,300 | -2.8% |
How Hallowell 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+)
Hallowell Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Cherokee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs | 3,855 | $51,404 | 24.3% | $92,900 |
| Columbus | 2,881 | $37,961 | 21.3% | $94,100 |
| Galena | 2,754 | $49,006 | 13.0% | $78,500 |
| Weir | 855 | $58,828 | 9.9% | $78,300 |
| Riverton | 769 | $90,365 | 0.0% | $144,000 |
| Scammon | 371 | $55,833 | 11.1% | $69,500 |
| Lowell | 278 | $90,806 | 0.0% | $103,600 |
| West Mineral | 154 | $35,417 | 7.8% | $42,900 |
| Crestline | 139 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Roseland | 63 | $41,528 | 11.1% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Hallowell
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 40 | $38,831 | $65,000 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Lone Elm | 40 | $58,859 | $28,400 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Piqua | 40 | $61,000 | N/A | 35.0% | 0.0% |
| Somerset | 40 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Beaumont | 38 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 39, Hallowell'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
Hallowell is a small community located in Kansas, within Cherokee County. The total population is 39. It ranks as the 655th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hallowell is 54.1 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 7.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Hallowell. 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 24.2%. This is 522% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $58,300. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $217,200. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Hallowell is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.5% of the population.
Education
10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% 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 73.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hallowell, 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 Hallowell, Kansas?
Hallowell, Kansas has a population of 39 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hallowell, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Hallowell — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hallowell, KS?
The ACS sample for Hallowell 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 Hallowell, Kansas?
Hallowell's population is 79.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hallowell, KS?
The median home value in Hallowell is $58,300.
How educated is Hallowell, Kansas?
10.0% of adults (25+) in Hallowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.