Demographics & People — Paola, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,757 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
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| Median Age | 45.0 |
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| Total Households | 2,500 |
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| Family Households | 1,327 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.093 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,418 |
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| Black or African American | 104 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,784 |
| German | 1,255 |
| English | 967 |
| Irish | 957 |
| Other groups | 946 |
| American | 272 |
| Scottish | 176 |
| Norwegian | 140 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| Swedish | 115 |
Language
| English Only | 5,499 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,549 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 317 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,537 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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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 Paola, Kansas.
