Medicine Lodge township is located in Barber County Kansas. Medicine Lodge township has a 2024 population of 1,940. Medicine Lodge township is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Medicine Lodge township is $73,069 with a poverty rate of 10.64%. The median age in Medicine Lodge township is 51.3 years: 51.5 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medicine Lodge township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,717 | 96.79% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 24 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.06% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 819 | 2.13 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 394 | 2.73 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 342 | 1.33 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Male | 49 | 2.53 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 34 | 2.62 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 248 | 19.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 14.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1% |
| Some College | 233 | 17.96% |
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 | 1,214 | 1,152 | 223 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 25 | 7 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,792 | $54,708 | $50,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,063 | $0 | $48,125 |
| High School Graduate | $31,927 | $32,448 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,765 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,324 | $53,368 | $40,174 |
| Some College | $45,250 | $60,833 | $40,066 |
$46,324
Average Earnings
$53,368
Average Male
$40,174
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.57% of Medicine Lodge township residents speak only English, while 4.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,591 | 175 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 6 | 11.32% |
10.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.8%
Male Poverty Rate
12.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lodge township is Hispanic, with 11.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lodge township is White, with 11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.1% |
| Some College | 12.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.02% |
| Male Employed | 2.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,780 | $85,000 |
| Households | $54,344 | $73,069 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,000 | $56,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
100
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| World War II | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
2%
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
75.08%
Born in Medicine Lodge township
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
97.01% of Medicine Lodge township residents were born in the United States, with 75.08% having been born in Kansas. 1.86% 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 | 1,810 | -26 | -1.42% |
| 2028 | 1,836 | -26 | -1.4% |
| 2027 | 1,862 | -26 | -1.38% |
| 2026 | 1,888 | -26 | -1.36% |
| 2025 | 1,914 | -26 | -1.34% |
| 2024 | 1,940 | -26 | -1.32% |
| 2023 | 1,966 | -26 | -1.31% |
| 2022 | 1,992 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 1,981 | -47 | -2.32% |
| 2020 | 2,028 | -109 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 2,137 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,140 | -50 | -2.28% |
| 2017 | 2,190 | -51 | -2.28% |
| 2016 | 2,241 | -71 | -3.07% |
| 2015 | 2,312 | -30 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 2,342 | -14 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 2,356 | 21 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 2,335 | -26 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2,361 | 34 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 2,327 | 0 | 0% |