Demographics & People — Towanda, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,748 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 33.7 |
| Total Households | 660 |
| Family Households | 463 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0483 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,663 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,659 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 72 |
| Population 18+ | 1,085 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Towanda, Kansas.