Lakin, KS Demographics

A map of Lakin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,252	1,250	55.8%	56.7%
Hispanic	951	815	42.4%	37.0%
Multiracial	27	106	1.2%	4.8%
Native American/Other	7	7	0.3%	0.3%
Asian	6	2	0.3%	0.1%
Black	0	25	0.0%	1.1%

Lakin, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,243, a slight increase from the 2,205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 42.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Lakin, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakin is ranked the 112th 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). Lakin was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakin's White Population

1,252 residents of Lakin, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakin is significantly lower than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Lakin ranks 708th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakin's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Lakin's population has decreased from 56.7% to 55.8%.

Lakin is more White than neighboring Deerfield (38.8% White), Ulysses (33.1% White), Garden City (31.9% White), and Big Bow (16.3% White). Lakin is less White than neighboring Holcomb (56.7% White).

Lakin's Black Population

0 residents of Lakin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakin is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Lakin ranks 168th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lakin's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Lakin is less Black than neighboring Ulysses (0.2% Black), and Garden City (5.9% Black).

Lakin's Asian Population

6 residents of Lakin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakin is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lakin ranks 348th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Lakin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Lakin is more Asian than neighboring Ulysses (0% Asian), and Big Bow (0% Asian). Lakin is less Asian than neighboring Deerfield (15.8% Asian), Holcomb (1.6% Asian), and Garden City (4.9% Asian).

Lakin's Hispanic Population

951 residents of Lakin, or 42.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakin is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lakin ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakin's population has increased from 37.0% to 42.4%.

Lakin is more Hispanic than neighboring Holcomb (39.8% Hispanic). Lakin is less Hispanic than neighboring Deerfield (43.1% Hispanic), Ulysses (63.7% Hispanic), Garden City (55.7% Hispanic), and Big Bow (83.7% Hispanic).

Lakin's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Lakin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakin is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakin ranks 488th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakin's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Lakin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deerfield (0% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.2% Native American/Other), and Big Bow (0% Native American/Other). Lakin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ulysses (0.9% Native American/Other).

Lakin's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Lakin, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakin is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lakin ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakin's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.2%.

Lakin is more Multiracial than neighboring Big Bow (0% Multiracial). Lakin is less Multiracial than neighboring Deerfield (2.3% Multiracial), Holcomb (1.5% Multiracial), Ulysses (2.1% Multiracial), and Garden City (1.4% 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.