Tampa, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 201, Tampa'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

Tampa is a small community located in Kansas, within Marion County. The total population is 201. It ranks as the 421st most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tampa is 22.6 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 46.3% of the population under 18, Tampa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tampa is $66,250. This is 11% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Tampa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $59,300. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Tampa 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

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tampa is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (37.8% vs 13.6%).

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tampa, 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.