Demographics & People — Tonganoxie, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,693 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,400 |
| Median Age | 36.8 |
| Total Households | 2,232 |
| Family Households | 1,582 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1928 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,766 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 424 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,992 |
| Irish | 1,193 |
| Other groups | 1,168 |
| German | 1,023 |
| English | 765 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 595 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 428 |
| American | 209 |
| French (except Basque) | 203 |
| Swedish | 169 |
Language
| English Only | 5,096 |
| Spanish | 116 |
| Population 5+ | 5,365 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 333 |
| Population 18+ | 4,121 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| 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 Tonganoxie, Kansas.