Otis is a city located in Rush County Kansas. Otis has a 2024 population of 282. Otis is currently declining at a rate of -1.4% annually and its population has decreased by -5.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 298 in 2020.
The average household income in Otis is $54,421 with a poverty rate of 22.67%. The median age in Otis is 32.4 years: 14.5 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Otis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 341 | 90.93% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 8.27% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.8% |
| 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 | 105 | 3.57 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Married | 53 | 3.04 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 40 | 1.35 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Male | 8 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 35.25 | 100 | 0 |
4.88
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
88.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 11.26% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 16.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.25% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 45.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 43 | 19.37% |
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 | 191 | 166 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,857 | $42,813 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,667 | $36,786 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $33,333 | $0 | $0 |
$36,667
Average Earnings
$36,786
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.48% of Otis residents speak only English, while 2.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 56 | 16.62% |
| Multiple | 31 | 22 | 70.97% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 19 | 82.61% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
22.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.57%
Male Poverty Rate
27.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Otis is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Otis is White, with 16.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.07% |
| Some College | 34.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.08% |
| High School | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 18.87% |
| Female Employed | 10.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $67,168 |
| Households | $52,708 | $54,421 |
| Married Families | $59,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,864 | $32,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 10.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
75.73%
Born in Otis
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.4% of Otis residents were born in the United States, with 75.73% having been born in Kansas. 1.6% 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 | 262 | -4 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 266 | -4 | -1.48% |
| 2027 | 270 | -4 | -1.46% |
| 2026 | 274 | -4 | -1.44% |
| 2025 | 278 | -4 | -1.42% |
| 2024 | 282 | -4 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 286 | -11 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 297 | 2 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 295 | -3 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 298 | 42 | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 256 | -4 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 260 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 260 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 261 | -4 | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 265 | -5 | -1.85% |
| 2014 | 270 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 271 | -4 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 275 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 275 | -9 | -3.17% |
| 2010 | 284 | 0 | 0% |