Bird City is a city located in Cheyenne County Kansas. Bird City has a 2024 population of 449. Bird City is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 2.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 437 in 2020.
The average household income in Bird City is $62,769 with a poverty rate of 27.94%. The median age in Bird City is 38 years: 35.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bird City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 397 | 75.62% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 10.86% |
| Other race | 39 | 7.43% |
| Native American | 32 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 210 | 2.5 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 99 | 1.19 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 86 | 3.12 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 17 | 6.82 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
| Female | 8 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 12.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 24.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 6.23% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 23.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 76 | 21.53% |
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 | 275 | 262 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 26 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 22 | 5 |
| Native American | 19 | 17 | 3 |
| Other Race | 19 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,125 | $52,917 | $71,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,063 | $67,500 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $32,604 | $27,188 | $32,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,208 | $36,042 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,987 | $36,389 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $32,115 | $31,625 | $35,375 |
$35,987
Average Earnings
$36,389
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.05% of Bird City residents speak only English, while 13.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 387 | 106 | 27.39% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 39 | 40.21% |
| Other | 39 | 28 | 71.79% |
| Multiple | 57 | 11 | 19.3% |
27.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.96%
Male Poverty Rate
15.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bird City is Other, with 71.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bird City is Multiple, with 19.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 14.63% |
| Some College | 11.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 25.9% |
| Female Employed | 7.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,288 | $78,426 |
| Households | $48,333 | $62,769 |
| Married Families | $68,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,625 | $38,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 6.56% |
| Native American | 3 | 15.79% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 3.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
42.48%
Born in Bird City
89.14%
Native Born
10.86%
Foreign Born
8.95%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
89.14% of Bird City residents were born in the United States, with 42.48% having been born in Kansas. 8.95% 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 | 464 | 3 | 0.65% |
| 2028 | 461 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 458 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 455 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2025 | 452 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 449 | 3 | 0.67% |
| 2023 | 446 | 9 | 2.06% |
| 2022 | 437 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 440 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 437 | 10 | 2.34% |
| 2019 | 427 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 429 | -10 | -2.28% |
| 2017 | 439 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 436 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 438 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 440 | 3 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 437 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 437 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 441 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 445 | 0 | 0% |