Census Bureau data for Paola city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Paola city
- What is the median household income in Paola city?
- The median household income in Paola city is $73,281 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Paola city?
- The poverty rate in Paola city is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Paola city?
- $195,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Paola city?
- The median gross rent in Paola city is $1,069 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Paola city residents have a college degree?
- 28.7% of adults in Paola city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,757
Median Income
$73,281
Median Home Value
$195,000
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.7%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,957 (+42.8%)
Home Value:
+$60,200 (+44.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.7 pp (-40.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.1 pp (+27%)
Unemployment:
+0.7 pp (+70%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,757
Median Age
44.0
Female
52.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.0%
Black 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$73,281
±$3,584
+$642 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$102,964
Median Family Income
$98,250
Poverty Rate
2.5%
-5.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
1.7%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
10.9%
$50–75k
21.0%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
16.4%
$150–200k
7.0%
$200k+
9.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,667
Owner-Occupied
65.8%
Renter-Occupied
34.2%
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
Median Home Value
$195,000
-$8,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,069
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
25.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.0%
$50–100k
9.6%
$100–200k
12.7%
$200–300k
22.0%
$300–500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.0%
$500–1k
29.3%
$1–1.5k
57.4%
$1.5–2k
4.6%
$2–2.5k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
38.1%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3+
26.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
2–4 units
4.6%
5–19 units
4.8%
20+ units
4.2%
Mobile home
1.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.0%
1940–1969
4.2%
1970–1999
13.8%
2000–2009
14.1%
2010+
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.7%
-6.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
13.0%
Some College / Associate
18.1%
Less Than High School
3.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
-2.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.1%
Self-Employed
4.3%
Government Workers
15.8%
Private For-Profit
80.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.6%
Arts/Entmt.
10.0%
Retail
9.8%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Transportation
8.3%
Finance
6.7%
Prof. Services
5.8%
Construction
5.3%
Wholesale
4.4%
Information
2.0%
Public Admin
0.6%
Occupation
Management
33.6%
Sales
22.6%
Production
18.2%
Food Prep
14.3%
Construction
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.3 min
Drove Alone
76.1%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.1%
Walked
3.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,500
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.6%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
8.7%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
11.0%
45–54
8.2%
55–64
10.3%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
11.2%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 19.5%
Working age (18–64): 80.5%
65 and over: 21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.0%
With a Disability
19.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.1%
Has a Computer
88.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023