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Ness City

County:
Ness County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.455
State:
Kansas

Ness City is a city located in Ness County, Kansas. Ness City has a 2026 population of 1,295. It is also the county seat of Ness County. Ness City is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -3.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,340 in 2020.

The median household income in Ness City is $64,583 with a poverty rate of 11.5%. The median age in Ness City is 43 years: 40.8 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.6 males.

1.3K
Total Population
890
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.54%
Growth

Ness City Population

Ness City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,295-7-0.54%
20251,302-8-0.61%
20241,310-10-0.76%
20231,320-15-1.12%
20221,33550.38%
20211,330-10-0.75%
20201,340-3-0.22%
20191,316-15-1.13%
20181,331-23-1.7%
20171,354-50-3.56%
20161,404-26-1.82%
20151,430-30-2.05%
20141,46010.07%
20131,45970.48%
20121,452-20-1.36%
20111,472231.59%
20101,466-2-0.14%

Median Age

Overall: 43 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 40.8 years

Ness City Adults

There are 902 adults, (234 of whom are seniors) in Ness City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 591 (50.9%)
Male: 571 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ness City includes 82.44% White, 12.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White95882.44%
Other race14012.05%
Two or more races484.13%
Native American131.12%
Asian30.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race14012.05%
White181.55%
Two or more races131.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White94080.9%
Two or more races353.01%
Native American131.12%
Asian30.26%

Ness City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ness City 's average per capita income is $50,682. Household income levels show a median of $64,583. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%.

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$108,625-
Families$95,625$129,348
Households$64,583$99,406
Non Families$42,500$49,810

$50,682

Average Income

$64,583

Median Household Income

11.5%

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)