Demographics & People — Scammon, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 397 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
| Median Age | 51.4 |
| Total Households | 188 |
| Family Households | 142 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0411 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 373 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 107 |
| German | 66 |
| Other groups | 51 |
| Irish | 45 |
| American | 39 |
| English | 27 |
| Italian | 18 |
| French (except Basque) | 17 |
| British | 13 |
| European | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 378 |
| Spanish | 2 |
| Population 5+ | 381 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 38 |
| Population 18+ | 301 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| 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 Scammon, Kansas.