Yates Center is a city located in Woodson County, Kansas. Yates Center has a 2026 population of 1,301. It is also the county seat of Woodson County. Yates Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -3.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,343 in 2020.
The median household income in Yates Center is $42,730 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median age in Yates Center is 50.3 years: 51 years for males, and 50 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.3 years
Female: 50 years
Male: 51 years
There are 1,067 adults, (372 of whom are seniors) in Yates Center.
Female: 624 (49.1%)
Male: 646 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Yates Center includes 95.04% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,207 | 95.04% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 4.02% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.24% |
Yates Center 's average per capita income is $36,080. Household income levels show a median of $42,730. The poverty rate stands at 8.79%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,750 | - |
| Families | $75,625 | $80,541 |
| Households | $42,730 | $53,742 |
| Non Families | $30,761 | $33,631 |
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