Ransom city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ransom city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 261. It ranks as the 394th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ransom city is 62.2 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.1% 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 Ransom city is $45,625. This is 37% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $55,000. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Ransom city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ransom city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 96.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ransom 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.