White Cloud, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 117, White Cloud'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

White Cloud is a small community located in Kansas, within Doniphan County. The total population is 117. It ranks as the 527th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Cloud is 38.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, White Cloud has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White Cloud is $47,031. This is 37% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $92,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, White Cloud is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in White Cloud is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% 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 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Cloud, 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.