Peabody, KS is a small, rural town located in Marion County. With a population of 1,249 and a population density of 852 people per square mile, Peabody has that small-town charm that many are looking for. Peabody offers plenty of businesses to shop and dine at as well as year-round outdoor activities to enjoy. The local businesses in Peabody offer goods from groceries to clothing and everything in between. Outdoor activities to enjoy include fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and biking along the Flint Hills Nature Trail. Other organizations such as the Peabody Township Library offer programs like story time for children and religious services at the local churches are regularly offered for all ages. Sporting events including football games at the local high school or community leagues for baseball/softball are enjoyed by many locals throughout the year.
The population in Peabody is 1,249. There are 987 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Peabody is 47.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Peabody is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Peabody
- 37.9% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 35.0% are married with children
- 16.1% have children, but are single
Race in Peabody
- 95.4% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander