Assaria, KS Demographics
A map of Assaria's Population by Race
Assaria, Kansas has an estimated population of 521, a large increase from the 428 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 10.0% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Assaria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Assaria has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Assaria, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 34.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Assaria is ranked the 290th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Assaria was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Assaria's White Population
418 residents of Assaria, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Assaria is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Assaria ranks 99th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Assaria's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Assaria's population has decreased from 94.2% to 80.2%.
Assaria is more White than neighboring Salina (76.2% White). Assaria is less White than neighboring Bridgeport (100% White), Mentor (100% White), Smolan (93.9% White), and Lindsborg (80.8% White).
Assaria's Black Population
0 residents of Assaria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Assaria is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Assaria ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Assaria's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Assaria's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Assaria is less Black than neighboring Smolan (1.4% Black), Lindsborg (3.7% Black), and Salina (3.8% Black).
Assaria's Asian Population
52 residents of Assaria, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Assaria is higher than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Assaria ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Assaria's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 52. Asian residents' share of Assaria's population has increased from 0.0% to 10.0%.
Assaria is more Asian than neighboring Bridgeport (0% Asian), Mentor (0% Asian), Smolan (0% Asian), Lindsborg (0.1% Asian), and Salina (1.8% Asian).
Assaria's Hispanic Population
23 residents of Assaria, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Assaria is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Assaria ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Assaria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Assaria's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.4%.
Assaria is more Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (0% Hispanic), Mentor (0% Hispanic), and Smolan (0% Hispanic). Assaria is less Hispanic than neighboring Lindsborg (11.3% Hispanic), and Salina (13.8% Hispanic).
Assaria's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Assaria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Assaria is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Assaria ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Assaria's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Assaria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Assaria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smolan (0.7% Native American/Other), and Salina (0.1% Native American/Other).
Assaria's Multiracial Population
28 residents of Assaria, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Assaria is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Assaria ranks 674th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Assaria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Assaria's population has increased from 1.4% to 5.4%.
Assaria is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeport (0% Multiracial), Mentor (0% Multiracial), Smolan (4.1% Multiracial), Lindsborg (4% Multiracial), and Salina (4.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.