Claflin is a city located in Barton County Kansas. Claflin has a 2024 population of 538. Claflin is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 557 in 2020.
The average household income in Claflin is $63,772 with a poverty rate of 22.18%. The median age in Claflin is 38 years: 34.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Claflin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 2.4 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 88 | 3.14 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 79 | 1.18 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 27 | 3.56 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 9 | 2.44 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 15.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 119 | 38.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 94 | 30.32% |
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 | 310 | 303 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,531 | $43,750 | $52,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,292 | $0 | $33,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,089 | $40,833 | $25,313 |
| Some College | $29,167 | $0 | $0 |
$35,089
Average Earnings
$40,833
Average Male
$25,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.35% of Claflin residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 482 | 108 | 22.41% |
22.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.88%
Male Poverty Rate
17.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Claflin is White, with 22.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Claflin is White, with 22.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 12.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Male Employed | 16.22% |
| Female Employed | 15.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,357 | $65,137 |
| Households | $58,125 | $63,772 |
| Married Families | $73,676 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,250 | $61,629 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 13 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 9.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
72.69%
Born in Claflin
97.13%
Native Born
2.87%
Foreign Born
1.64%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
97.13% of Claflin residents were born in the United States, with 72.69% having been born in Kansas. 1.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 515 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 519 | -5 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 524 | -5 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 529 | -4 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 533 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 538 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 543 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 547 | -7 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 554 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 557 | -43 | -7.17% |
| 2019 | 600 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 603 | -8 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 611 | -12 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 623 | -4 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 627 | -6 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 633 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 632 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 635 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 639 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 640 | 0 | 0% |