Towanda, KS Demographics

A map of Towanda's Population by Race

Towanda, Kansas had a population of 1,447 in 2020. It was 88.0% White, 1.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Towanda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Towanda is the 154th most populous. 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).

Towanda's White Population

1,273 residents of Towanda identify as White, or 88.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Towanda larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Towanda is ranked #379 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Towanda is more White than neighboring Augusta (86.1% White), Benton (87.6% White), El Dorado (83.9% White), and Andover (78.7% White). Towanda is less White than neighboring Potwin (89.1% White).

Towanda's Black Population

16 residents of Towanda identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Towanda roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Towanda is ranked #168 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Towanda is more Black than neighboring Augusta (0.5% Black), and Potwin (0.5% Black). Towanda is less Black than neighboring Benton (1.5% Black), El Dorado (2.9% Black), and Andover (2.3% Black).

Towanda's Asian Population

0 residents of Towanda identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Towanda roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Towanda is ranked #353 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Towanda is less Asian than neighboring Augusta (0.5% Asian), Benton (0.1% Asian), El Dorado (0.6% Asian), and Andover (4.5% Asian).

Towanda's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Towanda identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Towanda slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Towanda is ranked #383 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Towanda is less Hispanic than neighboring Augusta (5.6% Hispanic), Benton (5.5% Hispanic), El Dorado (5.4% Hispanic), Potwin (4.8% Hispanic), and Andover (7.1% Hispanic).

Towanda's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Towanda identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Towanda roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Towanda is ranked #221 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Towanda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Augusta (1.1% Native American/Other), Benton (0.8% Native American/Other), El Dorado (1.1% Native American/Other), and Andover (1% Native American/Other). Towanda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Potwin (2.9% Native American/Other).

Towanda's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Towanda identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Towanda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Towanda is ranked #195 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Towanda is more Multiracial than neighboring Benton (4.5% Multiracial), and Potwin (2.9% Multiracial). Towanda is less Multiracial than neighboring Augusta (6.2% Multiracial), El Dorado (6.1% Multiracial), and Andover (6.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.