Oberlin, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,763
Population
923/sq mi density
$47,813
Median Income
$34,346 per capita
$77,400
Home Value
$114,252 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
501
Violent Crime/100K
501 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,813 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,400 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
501 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,763
Census 2023
Population Density
923
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.9 km²)
Median Age
53.2 yrs
37% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.3%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97%
Spanish
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.3%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.7%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.9%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.1%
52% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.425
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,763 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 923 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 53.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 19.7% |
| Health Insurance | 95.9% |
| Uninsured | 4.1% |
| Broadband Access | 88.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.425 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |