Harper is a city located in Harper County Kansas. Harper has a 2024 population of 1,302. Harper is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,310 in 2020.
The average household income in Harper is $75,004 with a poverty rate of 18.97%. The median age in Harper is 38.2 years: 36.8 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harper was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 85.27% |
| Other race | 80 | 7.05% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 6.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 511 | 2.2 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.24 | 55 | 45 |
| Married | 207 | 2.96 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Male | 57 | 1.95 | 14 | 86 |
| Female | 38 | 3.68 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 11.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 6.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 2.38% |
| High School Graduate | 311 | 37.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 9.77% |
| Some College | 224 | 26.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 711 | 646 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 70 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 20 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $71,250 | $9,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,656 | $42,250 | $31,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,250 | $51,250 | $29,500 |
| Some College | $49,219 | $52,045 | $30,655 |
$41,250
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$29,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.86% of Harper residents speak only English, while 8.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 160 | 17.41% |
| Multiple | 78 | 18 | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 18 | 13.95% |
| Other | 80 | 14 | 17.5% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.12%
Male Poverty Rate
22.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harper is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harper is Hispanic, with 13.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.26% |
| Some College | 7.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Employed | 11.33% |
| Female Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,944 | $102,850 |
| Households | $56,741 | $75,004 |
| Married Families | $85,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,125 | $31,967 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 10.4% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.87%
Born in Harper
93.47%
Native Born
6.53%
Foreign Born
6.53%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.47% of Harper residents were born in the United States, with 68.87% having been born in Kansas. 6.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,292 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 1,294 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 1,296 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 1,298 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 1,300 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 1,302 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 1,304 | 10 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 1,294 | 12 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | 1,282 | -28 | -2.14% |
| 2020 | 1,310 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 1,318 | -14 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 1,332 | -19 | -1.41% |
| 2017 | 1,351 | -21 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 1,372 | -27 | -1.93% |
| 2015 | 1,399 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,408 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,408 | -23 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 1,431 | -20 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 1,451 | -16 | -1.09% |
| 2010 | 1,467 | 0 | 0% |