Atwood, KS Demographics

A map of Atwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,171	1,085	88.7%	84.1%
Hispanic	118	122	8.9%	9.5%
Multiracial	19	61	1.4%	4.7%
Asian	12	4	0.9%	0.3%
Black	0	12	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.5%

Atwood, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,320, a slight increase from the 1,290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atwood has become considerably less 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 Atwood, that probability was 28.1% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atwood is ranked the 168th 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). Atwood was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atwood's White Population

1,171 residents of Atwood, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atwood is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Atwood ranks 542nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Atwood's population has increased from 84.1% to 88.7%.

Atwood is more White than neighboring McDonald (71.1% White). Atwood is less White than neighboring Ludell (100% White), Herndon (100% White), Trenton (94.3% White), and Stratton (92.7% White).

Atwood's Black Population

0 residents of Atwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atwood is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Atwood ranks 201st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Atwood's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Atwood is less Black than neighboring Trenton (0.2% Black).

Atwood's Asian Population

12 residents of Atwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Atwood ranks 274th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Atwood's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Atwood is more Asian than neighboring Ludell (0% Asian), Herndon (0% Asian), and Trenton (0.2% Asian). Atwood is less Asian than neighboring McDonald (1.2% Asian).

Atwood's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Atwood, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atwood is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Atwood ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Atwood's population has decreased from 9.5% to 8.9%.

Atwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ludell (0% Hispanic), Herndon (0% Hispanic), Trenton (1.8% Hispanic), and Stratton (3.2% Hispanic). Atwood is less Hispanic than neighboring McDonald (20.5% Hispanic).

Atwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Atwood, 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 Atwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Atwood ranks 446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atwood's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Atwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trenton (0.4% Native American/Other), and Stratton (1.8% Native American/Other).

Atwood's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Atwood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atwood is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Atwood ranks 344th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Atwood's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.4%.

Atwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Ludell (0% Multiracial), and Herndon (0% Multiracial). Atwood is less Multiracial than neighboring McDonald (7.2% Multiracial), Trenton (3.1% Multiracial), and Stratton (1.5% 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.