Neodesha, KS

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2023 Population

2,311

3.35% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.6

3.98% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.2%

48.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$48,532

0.0206% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$88,500

2.55% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

949

2.87% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Neodesha, KS had a population of 2.31k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $48,532. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Neodesha, KS grew from 2,236 to 2,311, a 3.35% increase and its median household income declined from $48,542 to $48,532, a −0.0206% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Neodesha, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), White (Hispanic) (1.77%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.736%).

None of the households in Neodesha, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Neodesha, KS are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Neodesha, KS was $88,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Neodesha, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Neodesha, KS was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Neodesha, KS is home to a population of 2.31k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.6% of Neodesha, KS residents were born outside of the country (37 people).

In 2023, there were 31.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.15k people) in Neodesha, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 41 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Neodesha, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Neodesha, KS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Neodesha, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.15k ± 263
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
69 ± 35.9
White (Hispanic)
41 ± 51

2.51%

Hispanic Population

58 people

2.51% of the people in Neodesha, KS are hispanic (58 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,300 ± 6,944 people
India
14,639 ± 2,963 people
Vietnam
10,989 ± 2,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,300 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,639 and Vietnam with 10,989.

Foreign-Born Population

1.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

As of 2023, 1.6% of Neodesha, KS residents (37 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Neodesha, KS was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
106 ± 52
Gulf War (2001-)
24 ± 36
Gulf War (1990s)
21 ± 26

Neodesha, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Neodesha, KS employs 949 people. The largest industries in Neodesha, KS are Educational Services (217 people), Manufacturing (215 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (131 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($57,926), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,481), and Transportation & Warehousing ($50,481).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,429. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

949

2023 Value

± 187

−2.87%

1 Year decline

± 27.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Neodesha, KS declined at a rate of −2.87%, from 977 employees to 949 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Neodesha, KS, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (141 people), Transportation Occupations (100 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (94 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Neodesha, 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

949

2023 Value

± 187

−2.87%

1 Year decline

± 27.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Neodesha, KS declined at a rate of −2.87%, from 977 employees to 949 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Neodesha, KS, are Educational Services (217 people), Manufacturing (215 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (131 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Neodesha, KS, though some of these residents may live in Neodesha, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,077

Median earning men ± $4,317

$26,500

Median earning women ± $23,228

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Retail Trade ($95,368), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($83,638), and Construction ($53,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($60,272), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,708), and Retail Trade ($15,795).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

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 Neodesha, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (41%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.872% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.778% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (605k), Some college (553k), and Bachelors Degree (450k).

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 Neodesha, KS was $88,500 in 2023, which is 0.292 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $86,300 to $88,500, a 2.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Neodesha, KS is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Neodesha, KS have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Neodesha, KS is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$88,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$20,236

$647

Median Property Taxes

±$143

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 Neodesha, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2023

57.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.3% of the housing units in Neodesha, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 974

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Neodesha, 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.

$48,532

Median Household Income

± $4,154

908

Number of Households

± 164

In 2023, the median household income of the 908 households in Neodesha, KS declined from $48,532 from the previous year's value of $48,542.

The following chart displays the households in Neodesha, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Neodesha, KS is from Kansas.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Motorcycle (4.4%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in Neodesha, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who used a motorcycle to get to work (4.4%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Neodesha, KS have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.93% of the workforce in Neodesha, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Neodesha, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Neodesha, KS have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Neodesha, KS (368 out of 2.27k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Neodesha, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

94.6% of the population of Neodesha, KS has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 2.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, KS see 2090 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (2131 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2842 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 8526 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,090 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wilson County, KS

Primary care physicians in Wilson County, KS see an average of 2,090 patients per year. This represents a 1.92% decrease from the previous year (2,131 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.8% under 18 years, 14.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

44.9%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

2.34%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Neodesha, KS declined by 20.2% from 6.8% to 5.43%.

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

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