Kansas, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 200, Kansas'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

Kansas is a small community located in Ohio, within Seneca County. The total population is 200. It ranks as the 1119th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kansas is 30.1 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 43.5% of the population under 18, Kansas has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kansas is $53,144. This is 26% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 40.0%. This is 201% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 22.6%. This is 374% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $73,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Kansas is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 45.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kansas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.5% vs 4.8%).

Education

5.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kansas, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.