South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

110,082

0.804% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

1.21% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.5%

4.06% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$52,481

2.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$87,600

1.86% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,634

2.19% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 110k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $52,481. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined from 110,974 to 110,082, a −0.804% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,054 to $52,481, a 2.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.18%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%).

5.47% of the households in South Central 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.

97.9% of the residents in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Barton County Community College (989 degrees awarded in 2021), Cowley County Community College (828 degrees), and Pratt Community College (352 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $87,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS borders Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, Salina City PUMA, KS, Emporia City PUMA, KS, Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, Dodge City, Garden City & Liberal City PUMA, KS, Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS, Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, and Enid City PUMA, OK.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 110k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.26% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.59k people).

In 2021, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.2k people) in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.56k White (Hispanic) and 3.51k 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (4,927 households), German (243 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (76 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,726

Women

49.8%

55,201

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 109,927 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of South Central 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.2k ± 483
White (Hispanic)
6.56k ± 571
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 301

10.1%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

10.1% of the people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (11.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,409 ± 1,192 people
Guatemala
143 ± 293 people
Brazil
123 ± 272 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 2,409 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by Guatemala with 143 and Brazil with 123.

Foreign-Born Population

3.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

3.27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.63k people

As of 2021, 3.26% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents (3.59k 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 3.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,927 households (4.76%)
German
243 households (0.235%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
76 households (0.0735%)

5.47% of the households in South Central 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.76% of the households in South Central 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

Vietnam
2,598 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
915 ± 197
Gulf War (2001-)
774 ± 177

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS employs 46.6k people. The largest industries in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,831 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,371 people), and Construction (2,729 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($109,636), Pharmacies & drug stores ($99,004), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($97,262).

Males in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,998. The income inequality in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,400

Women

47%

25,279

Men

53%

The workforce of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 was 47,679 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

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

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Occupations

46.6k

2021 Value

−2.19%

1 Year decline

± −2.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −2.19%, from 47.7k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Registered nurses (1,612 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,586 people), and Cashiers (1,370 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.6k

2021 Value

−2.19%

1 Year decline

± −2.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −2.19%, from 47.7k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,831 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,371 people), and Construction (2,729 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,168

Median earning men ± $1,285

$28,938

Median earning women ± $1,020

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,239), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,169), and Information ($52,599).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($41,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,534), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,181).

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 South Central 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 2,219 degrees. The student population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,220 male students and 4,259 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (1,524 and 70%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (251 and 11.5%), Black or African American (207 and 9.51%), and Two or More Races (77 and 3.54%).

The largest universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Barton County Community College (989 and 44.6%), Cowley County Community College (828 and 37.3%), and Pratt Community College (352 and 15.9%).

The most popular majors in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (787 and 35.5%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (288 and 13%), and Welding Technology (145 and 6.53%).

The median tuition cost in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $18,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,479 (43.1% men and 56.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,479 students enrolled in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,614 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
72 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
787 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was General Studies with 72 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Barton County Community College
989 degrees awarded
Cowley County Community College
828 degrees awarded
Pratt Community College
352 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Barton County Community College with 989 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 949 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.747 times less than the 1,270 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 1,524 degrees mean that there were 6.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 251 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 ($18,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.444% 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.6k), Some college (22.4k), and Secondary Education (12.5k).

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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $87,600 in 2021, which is 0.358 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $86,000 to $87,600, a 1.86% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is $52,481. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central 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

$87,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,054

$31,067

Median Property Taxes

±$940

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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.5% of the housing units in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central 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 South Central 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 South Central 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.

$52,481

Median Household Income

± $1,207

44k

Number of Households

± 1,182

In 2021, the median household income of the 44k households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $52,481 from the previous year's value of $51,054.

The following chart displays the households in South Central 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

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

0.429

2020 Wage GINI in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.25% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (8.4%)
Worked At Home (5.65%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.4%) and those who worked at home (5.65%).

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

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central 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 South Central 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS (13.3k out of 106k 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 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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

89.6% of the population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1% 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

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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 25.2% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

12.3%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew by 4.25% from 10% to 10.4%.

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