Lucas is a city located in Russell County Kansas. Lucas has a 2024 population of 339. Lucas is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 333 in 2020.
The average household income in Lucas is $49,559 with a poverty rate of 15.37%. The median age in Lucas is 53.3 years: 53.7 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lucas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 91.31% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 4.01% |
| Other race | 15 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 209 | 2.15 | 90 | 10 |
| Married | 95 | 3.07 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.16 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 26 | 1.96 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 2 | 40 | 60 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 11.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 5.92% |
| High School Graduate | 71 | 22.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.62% |
| Some College | 136 | 42.37% |
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 | 292 | 271 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,708 | $0 | $48,542 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $38,750 | $22,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,375 | $39,583 | $19,194 |
| Some College | $0 | $47,500 | $18,250 |
$29,375
Average Earnings
$39,583
Average Male
$19,194
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.31% of Lucas residents speak only English, while 0.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 410 | 63 | 15.37% |
| Multiple | 18 | 5 | 27.78% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
15.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.26%
Male Poverty Rate
23.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lucas is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lucas is White, with 15.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.77% |
| Some College | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 28.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,091 | $52,690 |
| Households | $39,453 | $49,559 |
| Married Families | $59,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,179 | $44,806 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
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
54
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 12.29% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 33.33% |
| Other Race | 5 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
80.18%
Born in Lucas
96.88%
Native Born
3.12%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
2%
Naturalized
96.88% of Lucas residents were born in the United States, with 80.18% having been born in Kansas. 1.11% 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 | 348 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2028 | 346 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 344 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 2026 | 343 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 341 | 2 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 339 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 338 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 338 | 4 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 334 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 333 | -59 | -15.05% |
| 2019 | 392 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 393 | -3 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 396 | -2 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 398 | -4 | -1% |
| 2015 | 402 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 399 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 397 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 398 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 398 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 398 | 0 | 0% |