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Dighton (KS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Dighton, Kansas

StateKansas
Land Area (mi²)0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,088.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.84% (-8)
Growth Since 202025.7% (193)
Rank in State204th
Rank in Country15243th

The population of Dighton, KS in 2022 is estimated to be 944. This is a decrease of -0.84% (-8 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Dighton by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Dighton by Age

Dighton Population Pyramid 2022
Dighton Median Age
46.5
Total
41.5
Male
50.4
Female
Dighton Sex Ratio
51%
383
Male
49%
368
Female
Dighton Age Dependency Ratio
40.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
40.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Dighton Adults
583
Adults
(167 of whom are seniors) in Dighton.

Population of Dighton by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Dighton

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 10.43%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.68%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.07%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Dighton

While the overall poverty rate of Dighton is 10.43%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (7.07%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (13.68%).

Poverty Rate of Dighton by Employment Status and Sex

10%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
13.68%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Dighton by Education

36.67%
Less Than 9th Grade
2.4%
High School
5.42%
Some College
8.15%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Dighton

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Dighton

The most common language spoken in Dighton is English, with 86.78% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 9.28% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Dighton by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Dighton, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Dighton by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree7213.31%
Bachelors Degree6311.65%
Associates Degree458.32%
Some College12222.55%
High School Graduate20938.63%
9th to 12th Grade234.25%
Less Than 9th Grade71.29%

Earnings Statistics of Dighton by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$33,261

Average Earnings

$36,384

Average Male

$24,018

Average Female