Tonganoxie city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Tonganoxie city, Kansas Demographics
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As of 2026, Tonganoxie city, Kansas has a total population of 5,693, the 60th largest city in Kansas, with a median household income of $77,500, which is 7% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

Key Takeaways

37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Kansas.

Tonganoxie city Quick Facts

Population 5,693

Median Household Income $77,500

Median Home Value $227,700

Poverty Rate 11.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 37.0 years

Homeownership Rate 65.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

High School Graduation Rate 97.4%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 5,693 60th of 726

Median Income $77,500 top 20%

Poverty Rate 11.4% 8% lower national

Median Home Value $227,700 top 10%

How Tonganoxie city Compares

Median Household Income

Tonganoxie city

$77,500

$72,639

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Tonganoxie city

$227,700

$203,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%

$25K-$50K 13.8%

$50K-$100K 37.8%

$100K+ 35.5%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%

66.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.5%

Renter 34.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.8%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

26.4%

55-74

22.2%

75+

3.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 44 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Tonganoxie city Rankings in Kansas

#60 Population of 726

#111 Median Income of 726

#70 Education of 726

#40 Home Value of 726

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Cities Similar to Tonganoxie city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Paola city	5,757	$73,281	$195,000	28.7%	5.7%
Mulvane city	5,829	$70,224	$168,900	34.4%	16.4%
Maize city	5,990	$68,750	$280,500	42.0%	9.9%
Ulysses city	5,812	$63,765	$123,100	22.3%	6.4%
Colby city	5,389	$66,731	$150,700	29.9%	8.2%

Population Overview

Tonganoxie city is a small city located in Kansas. The total population is 5,693. It ranks as the 60th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tonganoxie city is 37.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tonganoxie city is $77,500. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $227,700. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Tonganoxie 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 Tonganoxie city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%.

Education

37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tonganoxie city in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 8% higher 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 97.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tonganoxie 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tonganoxie city, Kansas?

Tonganoxie city, Kansas has a population of 5,693 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Tonganoxie city, KS?

The median household income in Tonganoxie city is $77,500, which is 1% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Tonganoxie city, KS?

The poverty rate in Tonganoxie city is 11.4%. This means approximately 632 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Tonganoxie city, Kansas?

Tonganoxie city's population is 82.2% White, 0.0% Black, 7.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Tonganoxie city, KS?

The median home value in Tonganoxie city is $227,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.

How educated is Tonganoxie city, Kansas?

37.9% of adults (25+) in Tonganoxie city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.