Medicine Lodge is a city located in Barber County Kansas. Medicine Lodge has a 2024 population of 1,688. It is also the county seat of Barber County. Medicine Lodge is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,762 in 2020.
The average household income in Medicine Lodge is $65,832 with a poverty rate of 11.16%. The median age in Medicine Lodge is 46.5 years: 47.6 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medicine Lodge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,393 | 91.77% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 4.81% |
| Native American | 28 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 681 | 2.18 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Non Family | 298 | 1.21 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 295 | 2.76 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 71 | 3.69 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 17 | 2.88 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 4.59% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 14.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 17.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 6.03% |
| High School Graduate | 343 | 32.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 239 | 22.87% |
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 | 976 | 930 | 225 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 67.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,750 | $55,288 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,500 | $75,000 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,966 | $41,250 | $16,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,786 | $50,833 | $35,735 |
| Some College | $43,319 | $45,982 | $35,313 |
$42,786
Average Earnings
$50,833
Average Male
$35,735
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.97% of Medicine Lodge residents speak only English, while 3.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,313 | 154 | 11.73% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 7 | 10.77% |
| Native | 28 | 1 | 3.57% |
11.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.76%
Male Poverty Rate
11.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lodge is White, with 11.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lodge is Native, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.62% |
| Some College | 12.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 4.82% |
| Female Employed | 4.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,844 | $84,212 |
| Households | $54,663 | $65,832 |
| Married Families | $85,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,417 | $41,561 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
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
53
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 4.76% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
74.64%
Born in Medicine Lodge
99.21%
Native Born
0.79%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.21% of Medicine Lodge residents were born in the United States, with 74.64% having been born in Kansas. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,597 | -18 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 1,615 | -18 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 1,633 | -19 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 1,652 | -18 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 1,670 | -18 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 1,688 | -19 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 1,707 | -23 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 1,730 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 1,721 | -41 | -2.33% |
| 2020 | 1,762 | -84 | -4.55% |
| 2019 | 1,846 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,849 | -44 | -2.32% |
| 2017 | 1,893 | -44 | -2.27% |
| 2016 | 1,937 | -62 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,999 | -26 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 2,025 | -13 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,038 | 18 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 2,020 | -23 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 2,043 | 29 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 2,014 | 0 | 0% |