Ness City is a city located in Ness County Kansas. Ness City has a 2024 population of 1,301. It is also the county seat of Ness County. Ness City is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -2.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Ness City is $110,209 with a poverty rate of 7.23%. The median age in Ness City is 45.1 years: 42.8 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ness City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 933 | 82.13% |
| Other race | 122 | 10.74% |
| Two or more races | 75 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 491 | 2.23 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Married | 288 | 2.78 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 161 | 1.23 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Male | 23 | 2.43 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Female | 19 | 2.16 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 7.26% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 5.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 175 | 22.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 7.52% |
| High School Graduate | 234 | 29.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.93% |
| Some College | 190 | 24.2% |
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 | 669 | 639 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 38 | 19 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $72,500 | $108,393 | $36,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,521 | $60,855 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $52,841 | $56,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,571 | $70,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,069 | $62,232 | $34,018 |
| Some College | $38,929 | $57,941 | $33,125 |
$55,069
Average Earnings
$62,232
Average Male
$34,018
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.73% of Ness City residents speak only English, while 14.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 881 | 66 | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 13 | 7.98% |
| Other | 122 | 1 | 0.82% |
7.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.33%
Male Poverty Rate
8.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ness City is Hispanic, with 7.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ness City is Other, with 0.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.18% |
| High School | 6.02% |
| Some College | 2.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.44% |
| Male Employed | 2.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,500 | $141,354 |
| Households | $65,982 | $110,209 |
| Married Families | $117,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,058 | $46,016 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.9%
Male Marriage Rate
62.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 5.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
75.35%
Born in Ness City
87.59%
Native Born
12.41%
Foreign Born
10.21%
Non Citizen
2.2%
Naturalized
87.59% of Ness City residents were born in the United States, with 75.35% having been born in Kansas. 10.21% 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 | 1,252 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 1,262 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 1,272 | -9 | -0.7% |
| 2026 | 1,281 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 1,291 | -10 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 1,301 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,311 | -18 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 1,329 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,329 | -11 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 1,340 | 24 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 1,316 | -15 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 1,331 | -23 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1,354 | -50 | -3.56% |
| 2016 | 1,404 | -26 | -1.82% |
| 2015 | 1,430 | -30 | -2.05% |
| 2014 | 1,460 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,459 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 1,452 | -20 | -1.36% |
| 2011 | 1,472 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,466 | 0 | 0% |