Munden, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 158, Munden'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

Munden is a small community located in Kansas, within Republic County. The total population is 158. It ranks as the 472nd most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Munden is 38.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. With 32.3% of the population under 18, Munden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Munden is $53,375. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.9%. This is 130% 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 Munden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $30,000. Housing costs are 86% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.6x, Munden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Munden has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents.

Education

49.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Munden in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 38% 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 95.1%. Notably, 16.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Munden, 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.