Spring Valley township is located in Cherokee County Kansas. Spring Valley township has a 2024 population of 1,001. Spring Valley township is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually but its population has decreased by -1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,018 in 2020.
The average household income in Spring Valley township is $79,694 with a poverty rate of 15.55%. The median age in Spring Valley township is 40.8 years: 50.4 years for males, and 24.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spring Valley township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,127 | 85.06% |
| Native American | 95 | 7.17% |
| Two or more races | 85 | 6.42% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 382 | 3.47 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Married | 302 | 3.6 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 48 | 0 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 28 | 4.68 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 15 | 100 | 0 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.47
Average Household Size
91.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 9.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 38.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 5.17% |
| Some College | 221 | 26.59% |
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 | 705 | 655 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 52 | 24 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 39.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $49,107 | $44,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,042 | $0 | $105,139 |
| High School Graduate | $28,255 | $29,271 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,563 | $55,781 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,897 | $43,750 | $36,750 |
| Some College | $36,000 | $52,000 | $24,821 |
$40,897
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$36,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.34% of Spring Valley township residents speak only English, while 2.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,059 | 176 | 16.62% |
| Native | 95 | 23 | 24.21% |
| Multiple | 85 | 7 | 8.24% |
15.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.69%
Male Poverty Rate
15.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spring Valley township is Native, with 24.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spring Valley township is Multiple, with 8.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.56% |
| Some College | 17.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.18% |
| Male Employed | 0.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,786 | $87,417 |
| Households | $82,426 | $79,694 |
| Married Families | $89,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,750 | $24,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 17 | 25.76% |
| White | 16 | 1.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
37.81%
Born in Spring Valley township
99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.4% of Spring Valley township residents were born in the United States, with 37.81% having been born in Kansas. 0.6% 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 | 1,006 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 1,005 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 1,004 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 1,003 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 1,002 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 1,001 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 1,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 999 | -11 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 1,018 | 18 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 1,000 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,004 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 1,010 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 1,016 | -12 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 1,028 | -13 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 1,041 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 1,047 | -14 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 1,061 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 1,067 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,074 | 0 | 0% |