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Lakin

County:
Kearny County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.946
State:
Kansas

Lakin is a city located in Kearny County, Kansas. Lakin has a 2026 population of 2,069. It is also the county seat of Kearny County. Lakin is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -5.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,198 in 2020.

The median household income in Lakin is $89,514 with a poverty rate of 2.39%. The median age in Lakin is 33.8 years: 33 years for males, and 34.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.0 males.

2.1K
Total Population
2,187
Density (mi²)
-21 -1%
Growth

Lakin Population

Lakin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,069-21-1%
20252,090-22-1.04%
20242,112-2-0.09%
20232,114-27-1.26%
20222,141-21-0.97%
20212,162-36-1.64%
20202,198-9-0.41%
20192,128-68-3.1%
20182,196-8-0.36%
20172,204281.29%
20162,176-24-1.09%
20152,200-5-0.23%
20142,205140.64%
20132,191-33-1.48%
20122,22460.27%
20112,21820.09%
20102,242100.45%

Median Age

Overall: 33.8 years
Female: 34.3 years
Male: 33 years

Lakin Adults

There are 1,523 adults, (399 of whom are seniors) in Lakin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,168 (52.1%)
Male: 1,075 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lakin includes 61.52% White, 17.48% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,38061.52%
Two or more races45820.42%
Other race39217.48%
Native American70.31%
Asian60.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races43119.22%
Other race38517.16%
White1285.71%
Native American70.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,25255.82%
Two or more races271.2%
Other race70.31%
Asian60.27%

Lakin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lakin 's average per capita income is $47,380. Household income levels show a median of $89,514. The poverty rate stands at 2.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,167-
Households$89,514$91,924
Families$87,857$91,282
Non Families$55,658$77,191

$47,380

Average Income

$89,514

Median Household Income

2.39%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)