Weir is a city located in Cherokee County Kansas. Weir has a 2024 population of 559. Weir is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 569 in 2020.
The average household income in Weir is $49,294 with a poverty rate of 20.43%. The median age in Weir is 13.3 years: 7.9 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weir was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 778 | 96.77% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 2.24% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 181 | 4.44 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 94 | 7.32 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 80 | 1.04 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 5 | 4.8 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 2 | 4.5 | 50 | 50 |
7.07
Average Family Size
4.44
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 14.75% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 13.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 35.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 4.26% |
| Some College | 59 | 19.34% |
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 | 294 | 237 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 | $0 | $61,111 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,438 | $42,083 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,417 | $36,094 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $35,703 | $35,156 | $41,094 |
$35,417
Average Earnings
$36,094
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Weir residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 772 | 163 | 21.11% |
20.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.75%
Male Poverty Rate
25.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weir is White, with 21.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weir is White, with 21.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.38% |
| Some College | 26.51% |
| High School | 7.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 24.55% |
| Female Employed | 3.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,732 | $60,786 |
| Households | $43,125 | $49,294 |
| Married Families | $55,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,735 | $34,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
34
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 9.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
81.59%
Born in Weir
99.38%
Native Born
0.62%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.38% of Weir residents were born in the United States, with 81.59% having been born in Kansas. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 547 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 550 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 552 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 554 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 557 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 559 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 562 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 562 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 565 | -4 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 569 | -73 | -11.37% |
| 2019 | 642 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 644 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 647 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 651 | -8 | -1.21% |
| 2015 | 659 | -8 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 667 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 671 | -9 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 680 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 683 | -5 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 688 | 0 | 0% |