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Paola

County:
Miami County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.299
State:
Kansas

Paola is a city located in Miami County, Kansas. Paola has a 2026 population of 5,873. It is also the county seat of Miami County. Paola is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,758 in 2020.

The median household income in Paola is $74,662 with a poverty rate of 7.84%. The median age in Paola is 45 years: 42.4 years for males, and 50.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males.

5.9K
Total Population
1,108
Density (mi²)
19 0.32%
Growth

Paola Population

Paola Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,873190.32%
20255,854190.33%
20245,835530.92%
20235,782621.08%
20225,720-60-1.04%
20215,780100.17%
20205,758370.65%
20195,721410.72%
20185,680991.77%
20175,581220.4%
20165,55900%
20155,559-42-0.75%
20145,601-29-0.52%
20135,630661.19%
20125,564-26-0.47%
20115,590-35-0.62%
20105,625230.41%
20005,0113136.66%
19904,6981413.09%
19804,557-65-1.41%
19704,622-162-3.39%
19604,78481220.44%
19503,97246113.13%
19403,511-251-6.67%
19303,76252416.18%
19203,238310.97%
19103,207632%
19003,1442016.83%
18902,94300%

Median Age

Overall: 45 years
Female: 50.2 years
Male: 42.4 years

Paola Adults

There are 4,758 adults, (1,363 of whom are seniors) in Paola.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,993 (51.9%)
Male: 2,777 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Paola includes 94.11% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,43094.11%
Two or more races2083.6%
Black or African American951.65%
Asian210.36%
Native American160.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races540.94%
White30.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,42794.06%
Two or more races1542.67%
Black or African American951.65%
Asian210.36%
Native American160.28%

Paola Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Paola 's average per capita income is $49,839. Household income levels show a median of $74,662. The poverty rate stands at 7.84%.

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$119,494-
Families$100,144$131,579
Households$74,662$96,405
Non Families$40,583$54,731

$49,839

Average Income

$74,662

Median Household Income

7.84%

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)