Langdon, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 49, Langdon'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

Langdon is a small community located in Kansas, within Reno 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 Langdon is 31.3 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 42.9% of the population under 18, Langdon has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Langdon is $50,833. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.9%. This is 316% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Langdon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $38,500. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Langdon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Langdon is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (34.7% vs 13.6%).

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Langdon, 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.