Morland, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 112, Morland'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

Morland is a small community located in Kansas, within Graham County. The total population is 112. It ranks as the 533rd most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morland is 57.7 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 6.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morland is $57,917. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Morland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $75,000. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Morland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Morland in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morland, 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.