Muscotah, KS Demographics

A map of Muscotah's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	129	143	91.5%	92.3%
Multiracial	7	5	5.0%	3.2%
Hispanic	5	3	3.5%	1.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	2.6%

Muscotah, Kansas has an estimated population of 141, a decrease from the 155 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muscotah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muscotah 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 Muscotah, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 15.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muscotah is ranked the 493rd 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). Muscotah was ranked the 461st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muscotah's White Population

129 residents of Muscotah, or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muscotah is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Muscotah ranks 178th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muscotah's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Muscotah's population has decreased from 92.3% to 91.5%.

Muscotah is more White than neighboring Horton (75.7% White), Effingham (88.7% White), and Willis (62.9% White). Muscotah is less White than neighboring Whiting (92.6% White), and Everest (93.5% White).

Muscotah's Black Population

0 residents of Muscotah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muscotah is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Muscotah ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muscotah's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Muscotah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Muscotah is less Black than neighboring Horton (2.6% Black), and Everest (3.1% Black).

Muscotah's Asian Population

0 residents of Muscotah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muscotah is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Muscotah ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muscotah's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Muscotah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Muscotah is less Asian than neighboring Horton (0.2% Asian).

Muscotah's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Muscotah, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muscotah is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Muscotah ranks 565th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muscotah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Muscotah's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.5%.

Muscotah is more Hispanic than neighboring Whiting (0.9% Hispanic), Effingham (0.9% Hispanic), Everest (0% Hispanic), and Willis (0% Hispanic). Muscotah is less Hispanic than neighboring Horton (9.4% Hispanic).

Muscotah's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Muscotah, 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 Muscotah is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Muscotah ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muscotah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muscotah's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Muscotah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Horton (5.7% Native American/Other), Everest (1.1% Native American/Other), and Willis (37.1% Native American/Other).

Muscotah's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Muscotah, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muscotah is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Muscotah ranks 529th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muscotah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Muscotah's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.0%.

Muscotah is more Multiracial than neighboring Everest (2.2% Multiracial), and Willis (0% Multiracial). Muscotah is less Multiracial than neighboring Whiting (6.5% Multiracial), Horton (6.4% Multiracial), and Effingham (10.4% 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.