Mahaska, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mahaska, Kansas had a total population of 47, the 646th largest city in Kansas, with a median household income of $85,500, which is 15% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Mahaska Quick Facts
How Mahaska 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 | 40 | 47 | +17.5% |
How Mahaska 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+)
Mahaska Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Washington County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,155 | $58,438 | 7.1% | $101,100 |
| Hanover | 828 | $67,813 | 6.7% | $110,400 |
| Linn | 470 | $74,432 | 8.7% | $108,800 |
| Greenleaf | 320 | $61,250 | 15.2% | $82,300 |
| Barnes | 177 | $27,222 | 27.1% | N/A |
| Palmer | 149 | $52,500 | 25.5% | $133,300 |
| Haddam | 118 | $67,500 | 2.5% | $46,300 |
| Morrowville | 96 | $77,750 | 0.0% | $41,700 |
| Hollenberg | 9 | N/A | 44.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Mahaska
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace | 48 | N/A | $66,500 | 4.2% | 43.8% |
| Bushong | 46 | N/A | N/A | 17.1% | 15.2% |
| Codell | 47 | $91,023 | N/A | 63.8% | 17.0% |
| Newbury | 50 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Talmage | 44 | N/A | N/A | 9.1% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 47, Mahaska'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
Mahaska is a small community located in Kansas, within Washington County. The total population is 47. It ranks as the 646th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mahaska is 53.9 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Mahaska is $85,500. This is 15% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mahaska, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Mahaska has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents.
Education
19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mahaska, 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 Mahaska, Kansas?
Mahaska, Kansas has a population of 47 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mahaska, KS?
The median household income in Mahaska is $85,500, which is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mahaska, KS?
The poverty rate in Mahaska is 8.5%. This means approximately 4 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Mahaska, Kansas?
Mahaska's population is 91.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mahaska, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Mahaska — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Mahaska, Kansas?
19.1% of adults (25+) in Mahaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.