Demographics & People — Oberlin, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,763 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 52.5 |
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| Total Households | 884 |
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| Family Households | 460 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.94 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1185 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,609 |
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| Black or African American | 31 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 629 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 428 |
| Irish | 210 |
| English | 189 |
| Swedish | 184 |
| Other groups | 147 |
| American | 97 |
| Czech | 64 |
| French (except Basque) | 59 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Language
| English Only | 1,619 |
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| Spanish | 50 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,669 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 73 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,290 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.1% |
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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 Oberlin, Kansas.
