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The City of Kanopolis had a population of 438 as of July 1, 2025.
The primary coordinate point for Kanopolis is located at latitude 38.7111 and longitude -98.1573 in Ellsworth County. The formal boundaries for the City of Kanopolis encompass a land area of 1.2 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Ellsworth County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Kanopolis has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Kanopolis is located within Township of Ellsworth, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ellsworth County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 438 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 438 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 336 (76.7%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 372 |
| Diversity Index2 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,646 |
| Average Household Income | $77,209 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 14% |
| Per Capita Income | $38,428 |
| Wealth Index5 | 53 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (58.9) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 264 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 182 (68.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 36 (13.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 46 (17.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $137,500 |
| Average Home Value | $167,074 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 138 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 218 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Family Households | 116 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2025 | 2025-2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.22% | -0.09% |
| Households | 1.18% | 0.09% |
| Families | 1.51% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.59% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.30% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.11% |
The table below compares Kanopolis to the other 740 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Kansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 292 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 503 | 32nd |
| Median Household Income | # 483 | 35th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 518 | 70th |
| Per Capita Income | # 240 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 400 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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