Wilsey, KS Demographics

A map of Wilsey's Population by Race

Wilsey, Kansas has an estimated population of 164, a large increase from the 139 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 23.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilsey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilsey has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wilsey, that probability was 14.9% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilsey is ranked the 467th 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). Wilsey was ranked the 484th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilsey's White Population

116 residents of Wilsey, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilsey is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Wilsey ranks 182nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilsey's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Wilsey's population has decreased from 92.1% to 70.7%.

Wilsey is more White than neighboring Burdick (64.7% White). Wilsey is less White than neighboring Parkerville (94.5% White), White City (91.5% White), Council Grove (86.2% White), and Herington (81.6% White).

Wilsey's Black Population

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

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

Wilsey is less Black than neighboring Council Grove (0.1% Black).

Wilsey's Asian Population

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

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

Wilsey is less Asian than neighboring Herington (0.6% Asian).

Wilsey's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Wilsey, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilsey is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Wilsey ranks 477th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilsey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilsey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Wilsey is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkerville (0% Hispanic), and Burdick (0% Hispanic). Wilsey is less Hispanic than neighboring White City (5% Hispanic), Council Grove (8.2% Hispanic), and Herington (9% Hispanic).

Wilsey's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Wilsey, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilsey is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilsey ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilsey's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilsey's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.0%.

Wilsey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkerville (0% Native American/Other), White City (0% Native American/Other), Burdick (0% Native American/Other), Council Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Herington (0.7% Native American/Other).

Wilsey's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Wilsey, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilsey is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wilsey ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilsey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 442.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilsey's population has increased from 5.0% to 23.2%.

Wilsey is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkerville (5.5% Multiracial), White City (3.5% Multiracial), Council Grove (5.5% Multiracial), and Herington (8.1% Multiracial). Wilsey is less Multiracial than neighboring Burdick (35.3% 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.