Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

123,923

0.302% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

0.259% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.37%

5.95% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$73,519

6.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,700

5.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,370

0.508% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 124k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $73,519. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined from 124,299 to 123,923, a −0.302% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,080 to $73,519, a 6.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.74%), White (Hispanic) (2.58%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.36%).

3.87% of the households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Highland Community College (155186) (617 degrees awarded in 2021), Benedictine College (522 degrees), and University of Saint Mary (390 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was $176,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS borders Kansas City PUMA, KS, Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, Lawrence City PUMA, KS, Topeka City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS, Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, Platte County PUMA, MO, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 124k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.28% of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.83k people).

In 2021, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (2,686 households), German (475 households), and Korean (360 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,466

Women

47.9%

64,767

Men

52.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 124,233 inhabitants, with 52.1% men, and 47.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 328
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.85k ± 490
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.88k ± 659

5.85%

Hispanic Population

7.25k people

5.85% of the people in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (7.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
854 ± 715 people
Philippines
412 ± 498 people
Korea
338 ± 451 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 854 Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by Philippines with 412 and Korea with 338.

Foreign-Born Population

2.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.83k people

2.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.79k people

As of 2021, 2.28% of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents (2.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 2.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,686 households (2.3%)
German
475 households (0.407%)
Korean
360 households (0.309%)

3.87% of the households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 2.3% of the households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,403 ± 563
Vietnam
2,788 ± 285
Gulf War (1990s)
1,750 ± 319

Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS employs 57.4k people. The largest industries in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Construction (4,297 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,879 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,930 people), and the highest paying industries are Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($111,683), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($104,564), and Administration of economic programs & space research ($99,590).

Males in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,881. The income inequality in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,772

Women

45.2%

31,308

Men

54.8%

The workforce of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 was 57,080 people, with 45.2% woman, and 54.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

57.4k

2021 Value

0.508%

1 Year growth

± 0.508%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.508%, from 57.1k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,803 people), Registered nurses (1,627 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,426 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.4k

2021 Value

0.508%

1 Year growth

± 0.508%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.508%, from 57.1k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, are Construction (4,297 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,879 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,930 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,860

Median earning men ± $1,921

$33,218

Median earning women ± $1,666

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,068), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,107), and Public Administration ($61,763).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,425), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,961), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,512).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 1,529 degrees. The student population of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,878 male students and 3,329 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are White (1,077 and 71.5%), followed by Black or African American (115 and 7.63%), Hispanic or Latino (115 and 7.63%), and Unknown (104 and 6.9%).

The largest universities in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Highland Community College (155186) (617 and 40.4%), Benedictine College (522 and 34.1%), and University of Saint Mary (390 and 25.5%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (229 and 15%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (156 and 10.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (146 and 9.55%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $31,205.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,207 (46.4% men and 53.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,207 students enrolled in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,291 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
76 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
46 degree-majors awarded
Theological Studies
42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Registered Nursing with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Highland Community College (155186)
617 degrees awarded
Benedictine College
522 degrees awarded
University of Saint Mary
390 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Highland Community College (155186) with 617 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 568 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.591 times less than the 961 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,077 degrees mean that there were 9.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 115 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,205) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,760) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,875) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.496% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.5k), Some college (22.4k), and Bachelors Degree (15.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was $176,700 in 2021, which is 0.722 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $168,000 to $176,700, a 5.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS is 70.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS is $73,519. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$176,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,475

$31,536

Median Property Taxes

±$1,156

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2021

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.7% of the housing units in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,519

Median Household Income

± $3,397

44.6k

Number of Households

± 1,516

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.6k households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $73,519 from the previous year's value of $69,080.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.414

2021 Wage GINI in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS

0.407

2020 Wage GINI in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.65% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (7.74%)
Worked At Home (7.59%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.74%) and those who worked at home (7.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS (10.9k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 8.8% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 7.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.3%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

8.8%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

7.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS grew by 7.02% from 5.89% to 6.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.