Demographics & People — Towanda, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,748 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 33.7 |
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| Total Households | 660 |
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| Family Households | 463 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0483 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,663 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 16 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 499 |
| German | 426 |
| English | 287 |
| Other groups | 185 |
| American | 145 |
| Irish | 133 |
| French (except Basque) | 47 |
| Dutch | 40 |
| Welsh | 35 |
| Italian | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 1,648 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,659 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 72 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,085 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Towanda, Kansas.
