Tecumseh, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tecumseh, Kansas had a total population of 457, the 319th largest community in Kansas, with a median household income of $77,740, which is 5% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 8.2% is notably above the national average.
Tecumseh Quick Facts
How Tecumseh Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 339 | 457 | +34.8% |
| Median household income | $71,875 | $77,740 | +8.2% |
| Median home value | $138,100 | $200,400 | +45.1% |
How Tecumseh Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Tecumseh Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Shawnee County
Cities Similar to Tecumseh
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley County | 465 | $82,337 | $182,700 | 39.1% | 0.9% |
| Linn | 470 | $74,432 | $108,800 | 19.1% | 8.7% |
| Glen Elder | 476 | $79,250 | N/A | 18.6% | 2.7% |
| Bentley | 480 | $82,500 | $122,700 | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Brewster | 459 | $63,816 | $118,800 | 19.8% | 12.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 457, Tecumseh'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
Tecumseh is a small community located in Kansas, within Shawnee County. The total population is 457. It ranks as the 319th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tecumseh is 34.3 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tecumseh is $77,740. This is 5% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Tecumseh. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 110% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $200,400. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Tecumseh is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tecumseh has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.
Education
30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 93.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tecumseh, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tecumseh, Kansas?
Tecumseh, Kansas has a population of 457 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tecumseh, KS?
The median household income in Tecumseh is $77,740, which is 4% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tecumseh, KS?
The ACS sample for Tecumseh recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Tecumseh, Kansas?
Tecumseh's population is 88.4% White, 0.0% Black, 2.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tecumseh, KS?
The median home value in Tecumseh is $200,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Tecumseh, Kansas?
30.1% of adults (25+) in Tecumseh hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.