Partridge, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 236, Partridge'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

Partridge is a small community located in Kansas, within Reno County. The total population is 236. It ranks as the 400th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Partridge is 31.3 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 30.1% of the population under 18, Partridge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Partridge is $67,188. This is 10% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.7%. This is 110% 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 Partridge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $75,800. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Partridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Partridge is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% 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 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Partridge, 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.