City

Almena, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Norton County  ·  Kansas

👥586Population
💰$43,833Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$84,400Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate130 (31.9%)
Some College40 (9.8%)
Associates98 (24%)
Bachelors39 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree101 (24.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 24%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
HS Grad31.9%
Some College9.8%
Associates24.0%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.8%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,833 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$84,400 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$594/mo
Total Housing Units327
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
70%
About Almena, KS

Almena is a city in Kansas, located in Norton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 586 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Almena is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,833 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Almena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $594 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Almena is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.78%).

Almena, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Almena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67622 586 $43,833 $84,400 $594 1.1% 34.3% 64.2%