Monument, KS Demographics

A map of Monument's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	92	43	92.9%	76.8%
Asian	7	0	7.1%	0.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	1.8%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	7.1%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	7.1%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	7.1%

Monument, Kansas has an estimated population of 99, a dramatic increase from the 56 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 7.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monument, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monument 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 Monument, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 13.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monument is ranked the 548th 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). Monument was ranked the 643rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monument's White Population

92 residents of Monument, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monument is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Monument ranks 628th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's White population has grown by an estimated 114.0%. White residents' share of Monument's population has increased from 76.8% to 92.9%.

Monument is more White than neighboring Oakley (85% White), Winona (90.5% White), Russell Springs (88.5% White), and Colby (85.2% White). Monument is less White than neighboring Levant (100% White).

Monument's Black Population

0 residents of Monument, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monument is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Monument ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Monument's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Monument is less Black than neighboring Colby (0.6% Black).

Monument's Asian Population

7 residents of Monument, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monument is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Monument ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Asian residents' share of Monument's population has increased from 0.0% to 7.1%.

Monument is more Asian than neighboring Oakley (0.5% Asian), Winona (0% Asian), Russell Springs (0% Asian), Colby (0% Asian), and Levant (0% Asian).

Monument's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Monument, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monument is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Monument ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Monument's population has decreased from 7.1% to 0.0%.

Monument is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakley (9.1% Hispanic), Winona (7.7% Hispanic), and Colby (9.1% Hispanic).

Monument's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monument, 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 Monument is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Monument ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monument's population has decreased from 7.1% to 0.0%.

Monument is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakley (1.2% Native American/Other), and Colby (0.3% Native American/Other).

Monument's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Monument, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monument is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Monument ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monument's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Monument's population has decreased from 7.1% to 0.0%.

Monument is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakley (4.2% Multiracial), Winona (1.8% Multiracial), Russell Springs (11.5% Multiracial), and Colby (4.8% 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.