Pratt city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pratt city is a small city located in Kansas, within Pratt County. The total population is 6,559. It ranks as the 52nd most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pratt city is 34.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pratt city is $63,512. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $103,300. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Pratt city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pratt city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pratt 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.