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 $88,923 with a poverty rate of 2.35%. The median age in Lakin is 37.8 years: 40.1 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,432 | 69.21% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 16.29% |
| Other race | 248 | 11.99% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 694 | 2.88 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 327 | 3.45 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 199 | 1.38 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 107 | 3.16 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 61 | 4.2 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 7.59% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 8.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 107 | 8.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 4.25% |
| High School Graduate | 612 | 46.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 4.56% |
| Some College | 270 | 20.5% |
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 | 845 | 790 | 132 |
| Hispanic | 401 | 296 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 159 | 31 |
| Other Race | 149 | 71 | 0 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,875 | $41,458 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,880 | $0 | $45,880 |
| High School Graduate | $50,337 | $0 | $40,195 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,761 | $53,250 | $38,417 |
| Some College | $42,708 | $54,300 | $19,798 |
$45,761
Average Earnings
$53,250
Average Male
$38,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.92% of Lakin residents speak only English, while 25.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46 | 27 | 58.7% |
| White | 1,133 | 16 | 1.41% |
| Multiple | 333 | 4 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 742 | 4 | 0.54% |
2.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.52%
Male Poverty Rate
1.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakin is Black, with 58.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakin is Hispanic, with 0.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,661 | $79,359 |
| Households | $84,286 | $88,923 |
| Married Families | $87,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $99,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 4.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
71.29%
Born in Lakin
92.41%
Native Born
7.59%
Foreign Born
7.59%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
92.41% of Lakin residents were born in the United States, with 71.29% having been born in Kansas. 7.59% 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% |