Poverty Rate in Fort Scott, Kansas
In Fort Scott, Kansas, an estimated 1,105 of 7,139 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Fort Scott, Kansas?
The poverty rate in Fort Scott, Kansas is 15.5%.
- How many people in Fort Scott, Kansas live in poverty?
In Fort Scott, Kansas, an estimated 1,105 of 7,139 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Fort Scott, Kansas compare to the average for Kansas?
The poverty rate in Fort Scott, Kansas is 29.17% higher than the Kansas average. In Fort Scott, Kansas, an estimated 15.5% of 7,139 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 12.0% of 2,852,901 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Fort Scott, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Fort Scott, Kansas is 23.02% higher than the US average. In Fort Scott, Kansas, an estimated 15.5% of 7,139 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
19.6% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
16.7% of 485 people
5 to 17 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
20.8% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
19.6% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
15.9% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
20.2% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
13.3% of 2 thousand people
60 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
9.1% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
10% of 2 thousand people
White
13.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
13.9% of 6 thousand people
Black or African American
21.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
21.6% of 245 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
100% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
100% of 4 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
0% of 9 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
0% of 8 people
Two or more races
33.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
33.9% of 451 people
Hispanic
26% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
26% of 208 people
White, not Hispanic
13.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
13.5% of 6 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
12.1% of 5 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
34.9% of 628 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
15.4% of 1 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
5.9% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
4.7% of 975 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
11.2% of 3 thousand people
Employed
8.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
8.9% of 3 thousand people
Male
10.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
10.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
7.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
7.5% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
61.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
61.2% of 147 people
Male
43.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
43.3% of 67 people
Female
76.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
76.3% of 80 people
Population 16 years and over
14% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
14% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
3.7% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
22.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
22.9% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
21% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
21% of 2 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
29.1% of 2 thousand people
Male
25.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
25.5% of 770 people
Female
31.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
31.6% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
65.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
65.1% of 175 people
25 to 34 years
6.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
6.9% of 131 people
35 to 44 years
48.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
48.3% of 269 people
45 to 54 years
44.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
44.2% of 147 people
55 to 64 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
24.5% of 286 people
65 to 74 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
21.8% of 289 people
75 years and over
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
15.8% of 558 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
12.9% of 565 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
53% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
53% of 279 people
Did not work
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
31.5% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Fort Scott, Kansas
2022
15.4%
Poverty Rate by City around Bourbon County
- Bronson, Kansas 16.3% of 533 people.
- Devon, Kansas 0% of 46 people.
- Fulton, Kansas 15.8% of 95 people.
- Garland, Kansas 0% of 11 people.
- Mapleton, Kansas 11.3% of 240 people.