Lakin is a city located in Kearny County Kansas. Lakin has a 2024 population of 2,094. It is also the county seat of Kearny County. Lakin is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -4.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,200 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakin is $75,593 with a poverty rate of 18.6%. The median age in Lakin is 34.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,594 | 77.15% |
| Other race | 211 | 10.21% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 6.97% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 5.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 704 | 2.83 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 313 | 3.18 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 193 | 1.38 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 124 | 3.85 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Male | 74 | 3.39 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 11.58% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 5.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 7.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 3.1% |
| High School Graduate | 522 | 43.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 10.07% |
| Some College | 221 | 18.54% |
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 | 759 | 703 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 369 | 168 | 15 |
| Other Race | 134 | 60 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 46 | 0 |
| Black | 28 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,865 | $46,667 | $42,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,667 | $0 | $43,667 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $102,206 | $38,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,400 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,068 | $70,417 | $23,871 |
| Some College | $0 | $71,042 | $20,117 |
$43,068
Average Earnings
$70,417
Average Male
$23,871
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.77% of Lakin residents speak only English, while 24.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 734 | 325 | 44.28% |
| Black | 114 | 105 | 92.11% |
| White | 1,129 | 29 | 2.57% |
18.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.02%
Male Poverty Rate
26.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakin is Black, with 92.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakin is White, with 2.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.13% |
| High School | 3.76% |
| Some College | 0.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,223 | $68,262 |
| Households | $58,846 | $75,593 |
| Married Families | $84,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $93,227 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
66.36%
Born in Lakin
90.66%
Native Born
9.34%
Foreign Born
7.31%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
90.66% of Lakin residents were born in the United States, with 66.36% having been born in Kansas. 7.31% 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 | 1,963 | -26 | -1.31% |
| 2028 | 1,989 | -26 | -1.29% |
| 2027 | 2,015 | -26 | -1.27% |
| 2026 | 2,041 | -27 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 2,068 | -26 | -1.24% |
| 2024 | 2,094 | -27 | -1.27% |
| 2023 | 2,121 | -26 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 2,147 | -18 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 2,165 | -35 | -1.59% |
| 2020 | 2,200 | 72 | 3.38% |
| 2019 | 2,128 | -68 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 2,196 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 2,204 | 28 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 2,176 | -24 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 2,200 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 2,205 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,191 | -33 | -1.48% |
| 2012 | 2,224 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 2,218 | -24 | -1.07% |
| 2010 | 2,242 | 0 | 0% |