Netawaka city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Netawaka city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 158. It ranks as the 473rd most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Netawaka city is 49.3 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Netawaka city is $58,750. This is 19% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $97,000. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Netawaka city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Netawaka city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Netawaka 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.