Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

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2023 Population

106,752

0.412% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.9

0.251% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.3%

4.96% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$61,262

4.19% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$131,700

5.44% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,448

2.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 107k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $61,262. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS declined from 107,194 to 106,752, a −0.412% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,799 to $61,262, a 4.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Other (Hispanic) (2.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), White (Hispanic) (2.47%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.93%).

6.21% of the households in Northwest 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.

97.8% of the residents in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Fort Hays State University (3,925 degrees awarded in 2022), Colby Community College (495 degrees), and Northwest Kansas Technical College (384 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was $131,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS borders Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, Southwest Kansas--Dodge City, Garden City & Liberal City PUMA, KS, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, and South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 107k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.16% of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.38k people).

In 2023, there were 31.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.5k people) in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.93k Other (Hispanic) and 2.86k 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (4,665 households), German (483 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (181 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,793

Women

49.2%

54,480

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 107,273 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.8% of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.5k ± 223
Other (Hispanic)
2.93k ± 388
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.86k ± 282

7.56%

Hispanic Population

8.07k people

7.56% of the people in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (8.07k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,036 ± 1,097 people
India
197 ± 344 people
China
143 ± 293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 2,036 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by India with 197 and China with 143.

Foreign-Born Population

3.16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

2.91%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

As of 2023, 3.16% of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS residents (3.38k 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 2.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,665 households (4.64%)
German
483 households (0.48%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
181 households (0.18%)

6.21% of the households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.64% of the households in Northwest 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
1,919 ± 245
Gulf War (2001-)
1,027 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
458 ± 116

Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS employs 50.4k people. The largest industries in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (4,245 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,564 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,787 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of optometrists ($147,977), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($140,045), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($128,354).

Males in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,420. The income inequality in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,037

Women

49.1%

24,966

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 was 49,003 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

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

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Occupations

50.4k

2022 Value

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 2.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 49.3k employees to 50.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,822 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,781 people), and Registered nurses (1,539 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

50.4k

2022 Value

2.4%

1 Year growth

± 2.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 2.4%, from 49.3k employees to 50.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,245 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,564 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,787 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,235

Median earning men ± $1,438

$31,276

Median earning women ± $1,205

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,395), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,147), and Information ($59,271).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($54,781), Public Administration ($42,917), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,181).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% 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 11.9%.

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

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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

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 2022, universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 4,862 degrees. The student population of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,747 male students and 9,320 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are White (2,614 and 54.7%), followed by Unknown (1,552 and 32.5%), Hispanic or Latino (318 and 6.66%), and Black or African American (148 and 3.1%).

The largest universities in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Hays State University (3,925 and 80.7%), Colby Community College (495 and 10.2%), and Northwest Kansas Technical College (384 and 7.9%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS are Organizational Leadership (502 and 10.3%), Operations Management & Supervision (448 and 9.21%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (438 and 9.01%).

The median tuition cost in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS for a public four year colleges is $4,140 for in-state students and $14,580 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 15,067 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 15,067 students enrolled in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,816 records, of which 64.8% were women and 35.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Organizational Leadership
502 degrees awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
448 degrees awarded
General Finance
233 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Organizational Leadership with 502 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Hays State University
3,925 degrees awarded
Colby Community College
495 degrees awarded
Northwest Kansas Technical College
384 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Hays State University with 3,925 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,838 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.608 times less than the 3,024 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,614 degrees mean that there were 1.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 1,552 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,140) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,455) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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 2022, 0.33% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.763% 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24.1k), Some college (22.5k), and Bachelors Degree (14.8k).

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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was $131,700 in 2023, which is 0.434 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $124,900 to $131,700, a 5.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 13.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS is $61,262. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $130,726, followed by Johnson County (Southwest)--Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Johnson County (Northwest)--Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $107,547 and $106,772.

Housing

Property

$131,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,463

$32,789

Median Property Taxes

±$1,003

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 Northwest 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 Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.3% of the housing units in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $130,726, followed by Johnson County (Southwest)--Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Johnson County (Northwest)--Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $107,547 and $106,772.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest 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.

$61,262

Median Household Income

± $1,935

46k

Number of Households

± 1,297

In 2023, the median household income of the 46k households in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $61,262 from the previous year's value of $58,799.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest 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

0.444

2022 Wage GINI in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2022, the income inequality in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.81% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (8.75%)
Carpooled (7.03%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.75%) and those who carpooled to work (7.03%).

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

13.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (13.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS (12.6k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest 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

91.8% of the population of Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1260 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.865% decrease from the previous year (1271 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1605 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 446 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,260 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,260 patients per year. This represents a 0.865% decrease from the previous year (1,271 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.19%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS grew by 2.86% from 7.96% to 8.19%.

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