Montezuma is a city located in Gray County Kansas. Montezuma has a 2024 population of 977. Montezuma is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 972 in 2020.
The average household income in Montezuma is $67,823 with a poverty rate of 10.49%. The median age in Montezuma is 52.4 years: 53.6 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montezuma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 810 | 94.74% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 3.27% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 339 | 2.34 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 175 | 3.12 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 116 | 1.14 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 43 | 2.51 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 5 | 1.6 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 5.24% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 3.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 9.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 16.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 276 | 43.81% |
| Some College | 99 | 15.71% |
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 | 523 | 294 | 88 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 22 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,542 | $83,750 | $29,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,500 | $0 | $49,063 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $53,438 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,508 | $43,375 | $32,944 |
| Overall | $34,960 | $47,115 | $30,688 |
| Some College | $45,625 | $47,212 | $30,750 |
$34,960
Average Earnings
$47,115
Average Male
$30,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.67% of Montezuma residents speak only English, while 28.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 16.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 597 | 46 | 7.71% |
| Hispanic | 189 | 37 | 19.58% |
| Multiple | 28 | 21 | 75% |
| Other | 17 | 13 | 76.47% |
10.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.42%
Male Poverty Rate
15.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Montezuma is Other, with 76.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Montezuma is White, with 7.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.96% |
| High School | 3.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.58% |
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,104 | $80,743 |
| Households | $53,977 | $67,823 |
| Married Families | $66,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,077 | $42,551 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 13 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 5.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
63.86%
Born in Montezuma
77.78%
Native Born
22.22%
Foreign Born
20.94%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
77.78% of Montezuma residents were born in the United States, with 63.86% having been born in Kansas. 20.94% 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 | 984 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 982 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 981 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 980 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 978 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 977 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 976 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 975 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 972 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 972 | 11 | 1.14% |
| 2019 | 961 | -10 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 971 | 15 | 1.57% |
| 2017 | 956 | -4 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 960 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 967 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 967 | 23 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 944 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 949 | -23 | -2.37% |
| 2011 | 972 | 9 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 963 | 0 | 0% |