City

Longton, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Elk County  ·  Kansas

👥475Population
💰$46,635Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$51,700Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White91.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate94 (28.9%)
Some College61 (18.8%)
Associates83 (25.5%)
Bachelors35 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree51 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 25.5%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College18.8%
Associates25.5%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,635 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$51,700 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units284
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Longton, KS

Longton is a city in Kansas, located in Elk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 475 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Longton is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,635 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Longton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $51,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Longton is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Longton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67352 475 $46,635 $51,700 4.2% 26.5% 84.4%