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 $68,290 with a poverty rate of 9.77%. The median age in Medicine Lodge township is 48.2 years: 51 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medicine Lodge township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,750 | 92.11% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 5.16% |
| Native American | 28 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.11% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.16% |
| 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 | 865 | 2.16 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 451 | 2.51 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 298 | 1.21 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 71 | 3.69 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 45 | 2.49 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 3.69% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 16.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 233 | 17.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 4.84% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 35.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 260 | 19.97% |
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 | 1,224 | 1,178 | 262 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| 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 | $54,643 | $56,250 | $47,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,500 | $75,000 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $33,977 | $35,769 | $16,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,125 | $52,583 | $40,221 |
| Some College | $46,518 | $52,750 | $43,571 |
$45,125
Average Earnings
$52,583
Average Male
$40,221
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.58% of Medicine Lodge township residents speak only English, while 2.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,670 | 171 | 10.24% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 7 | 10.77% |
| Native | 28 | 1 | 3.57% |
9.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.99%
Male Poverty Rate
10.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lodge township is Hispanic, with 10.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lodge township is Native, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.92% |
| Some College | 12.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.99% |
| Male Employed | 3.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,938 | $81,997 |
| Households | $55,656 | $68,290 |
| Married Families | $76,801 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,417 | $41,561 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
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
69
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 4.89% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
77.05%
Born in Medicine Lodge township
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.37% of Medicine Lodge township residents were born in the United States, with 77.05% having been born in Kansas. 0.63% 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 | 1,810 | -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% |