Iuka, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 231, Iuka'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

Iuka is a small community located in Kansas, within Pratt County. The total population is 231. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iuka is 43.8 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. With 30.7% of the population under 18, Iuka has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Iuka is $39,375. This is 47% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Iuka. 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 28.1%. This is 621% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $95,000. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Iuka is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Iuka is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.4% vs 13.6%).

Education

41.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Iuka in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 17% higher 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 91.3%. Notably, 32.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Iuka, 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.