Paola City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 5011 residents, 1927 households, and 1245 families in the city. The population density was 1229.9 people per square mile (474.87/kmē), it is Kansas's 235th most densely populated city. There were 2009 housing units at an average density of 493.6 per square mile (190.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08. Age range in the city was well distributed with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median age is 35.2 years, The median age of males was 32.8 years, for females the median age was 36.9 years. The racial makeup of the city was 4682 White, 178 Black or African American, 37 American Indian, 15 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 77 from two or more races and 22 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37285, it is Kansas's 150th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $50804, it is the 66th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $22191, it is Kansas's 38th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $21616, Median income for males is $30788, compared with $16235 for females.
In 2000, 1272 pupils and students, of which 663 are male and 609 are female, 25.38% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 161 nursery or pri school, 65 kindergarten, 583 elementary school, 336 high school and 127 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5011 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5033 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5051 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5028 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5034 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5031 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5124 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5193 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5228 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5338 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5351 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 85 | 76 | 161 |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 27 | 65 |
| Elementary school | 323 | 260 | 583 |
| High school | 156 | 180 | 336 |
| College or graduate school | 61 | 66 | 127 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paola city, Kansas | $37285 | $50804 | $22191 |
| Miami County, Kansas | $46665 | $55830 | $21408 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |