Council Grove, KS Demographics

A map of Council Grove's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,953	1,887	86.2%	88.2%
Hispanic	185	152	8.2%	7.1%
Multiracial	125	81	5.5%	3.8%
Black	2	5	0.1%	0.2%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.5%

Council Grove, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,265, an increase from the 2,140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Council Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Council Grove has become 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 Council Grove, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Council Grove is ranked the 110th 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). Council Grove was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Council Grove's White Population

1,953 residents of Council Grove, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Council Grove is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Council Grove ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council Grove's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Council Grove's population has decreased from 88.2% to 86.2%.

Council Grove is more White than neighboring Wilsey (70.7% White), Alta Vista (85.6% White), and Dwight (81.4% White). Council Grove is less White than neighboring Dunlap (100% White), and Parkerville (94.5% White).

Council Grove's Black Population

2 residents of Council Grove, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Council Grove is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Council Grove ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council Grove's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Council Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Council Grove is more Black than neighboring Dunlap (0% Black), Wilsey (0% Black), Parkerville (0% Black), Alta Vista (0% Black), and Dwight (0% Black).

Council Grove's Asian Population

0 residents of Council Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Council Grove is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Council Grove ranks 300th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Council Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Council Grove is less Asian than neighboring Alta Vista (0.5% Asian), and Dwight (4.1% Asian).

Council Grove's Hispanic Population

185 residents of Council Grove, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Council Grove is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Council Grove ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council Grove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Council Grove's population has increased from 7.1% to 8.2%.

Council Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Dunlap (0% Hispanic), Wilsey (3% Hispanic), Parkerville (0% Hispanic), and Dwight (0% Hispanic). Council Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Alta Vista (9.3% Hispanic).

Council Grove's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Council Grove, 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 Council Grove is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Council Grove ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

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

Council Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilsey (3% Native American/Other).

Council Grove's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Council Grove, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Council Grove is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Council Grove ranks 457th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Council Grove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Council Grove's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.5%.

Council Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Dunlap (0% Multiracial), and Alta Vista (4.7% Multiracial). Council Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilsey (23.2% Multiracial), and Dwight (14.5% 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.