Bison Population

2010–2026

166

2026 projection

7.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Bison. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026166-21.19%
2025168-10.59%
202416900.00%
2023169-63.43%
2022175+10.57%
2021174-52.79%
2020179-73.76%
2019186-84.12%
2018194-52.51%
2017199-52.45%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Bison has a population change lower than Rush County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Rush County−3.2%
  • Bison−4.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Bison Demographics

60median age

Median age

Female60.6 yrs
Male45.5 yrs

Adults

129
33 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults96 other adults

Sex

Female 31.9% · 45Male 68.1% · 96

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 1 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Bison Income

$65,822median household income

Median household income

$65,822

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,500

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

3.6%

About 1 in 28 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Bison Marital Status

73% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married73%71%78%
Never married5%7%0%
Divorced19%19%17%
Widowed4%3%5%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201