Medicine Lodge city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Medicine Lodge city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 1,518. It ranks as the 151st most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medicine Lodge city is 46.5 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medicine Lodge city is $54,663. This is 25% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $80,200. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Medicine Lodge city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Medicine Lodge city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Medicine Lodge city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.