Potwin, KS Demographics

A map of Potwin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	401	375	78.2%	89.1%
Multiracial	92	12	17.9%	2.9%
Native American/Other	12	12	2.3%	2.9%
Hispanic	8	20	1.6%	4.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Potwin, Kansas has an estimated population of 513, a large increase from the 421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 17.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Potwin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Potwin has become considerably 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 Potwin, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 35.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Potwin is ranked the 293rd 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). Potwin was ranked the 309th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Potwin's White Population

401 residents of Potwin, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Potwin is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Potwin ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potwin's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Potwin's population has decreased from 89.1% to 78.2%.

Potwin is less White than neighboring Whitewater (89.1% White), Towanda (91.8% White), Elbing (94.3% White), Benton (84.8% White), and El Dorado (86.1% White).

Potwin's Black Population

0 residents of Potwin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Potwin is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Potwin ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potwin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Potwin's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Potwin is less Black than neighboring Whitewater (0.2% Black), Benton (0.8% Black), and El Dorado (1% Black).

Potwin's Asian Population

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

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

Potwin is less Asian than neighboring Towanda (1.6% Asian), Elbing (2.3% Asian), Benton (5.4% Asian), and El Dorado (1.4% Asian).

Potwin's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Potwin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Potwin is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Potwin ranks 300th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potwin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Potwin's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.6%.

Potwin is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitewater (0.2% Hispanic), and Elbing (1% Hispanic). Potwin is less Hispanic than neighboring Towanda (2.6% Hispanic), Benton (5.4% Hispanic), and El Dorado (6% Hispanic).

Potwin's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Potwin, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Potwin is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Potwin ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potwin's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Potwin's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.3%.

Potwin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitewater (1% Native American/Other), Towanda (0.3% Native American/Other), Elbing (0% Native American/Other), Benton (0.5% Native American/Other), and El Dorado (0.5% Native American/Other).

Potwin's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Potwin, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Potwin is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Potwin ranks 568th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Potwin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 666.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Potwin's population has increased from 2.9% to 17.9%.

Potwin is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitewater (9.5% Multiracial), Towanda (3.6% Multiracial), Elbing (2.3% Multiracial), Benton (3.1% Multiracial), and El Dorado (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.