North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS

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2022 Population

144,025

0.291% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

41.3

0.243% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11.1%

3.83% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$60,469

9.49% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

65,647

0.508% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS had a population of 144k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $60,469. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS declined from 144,446 to 144,025, a −0.291% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,226 to $60,469, a 9.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.76%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.64%).

5.1% of the households in North Central Kansas--Salina City 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.

98.6% of the residents in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Cloud County Community College (471 degrees awarded in 2022), Salina Area Technical College (432 degrees), and North Central Kansas Technical College (389 degrees).

Most people in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS borders South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City) & Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.72% of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.92k people).

In 2022, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.15k White (Hispanic) and 4.18k 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 North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are Spanish (4,238 households), German (401 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (300 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.6% of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 169
White (Hispanic)
6.15k ± 621
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.18k ± 387

6.89%

Hispanic Population

9.93k people

6.89% of the people in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are hispanic (9.93k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
924 ± 744 people
Philippines
364 ± 468 people
Korea
189 ± 337 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 924 North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS residents, followed by Philippines with 364 and Korea with 189.

Foreign-Born Population

2.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.92k people

2.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.66k people

As of 2022, 2.72% of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS residents (3.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was 2.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,238 households (3.13%)
German
401 households (0.296%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
300 households (0.221%)

5.1% of the households in North Central Kansas--Salina City 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 3.13% of the households in North Central Kansas--Salina City 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
3,373 ± 356
Gulf War (2001-)
2,553 ± 400
Gulf War (1990s)
1,451 ± 255

North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS employs 65.6k people. The largest industries in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (6,090 people), Construction (3,840 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,839 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($345,892), Offices of physicians ($147,134), and Public finance activities ($109,393).

Males in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,701. The income inequality in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Women

N/A%

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Men

N/A%

The workforce of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

65.6k

2022 Value

−0.508%

1 Year decline

± −0.508%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.508%, from 66k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, are Registered nurses (1,964 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,939 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,932 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central Kansas--Salina City 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

65.6k

2022 Value

−0.508%

1 Year decline

± −0.508%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.508%, from 66k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,090 people), Construction (3,840 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,839 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,749

Median earning men ± $805

$32,500

Median earning women ± $1,111

The industries with the best median earnings for men in N/A are N/A.

The industries with the best median earnings for women in N/A are N/A.

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 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 North Central Kansas--Salina City 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

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 North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS awarded 1,545 degrees. The student population of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,208 male students and 2,230 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS are White (1,113 and 73.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (203 and 13.4%), Black or African American (67 and 4.41%), and Two or More Races (61 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Cloud County Community College (471 and 30.5%), Salina Area Technical College (432 and 28%), and North Central Kansas Technical College (389 and 25.2%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (373 and 24.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (206 and 13.3%), and Medication Aide (96 and 6.21%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for private four year colleges is $31,950.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,438 (49.8% men and 50.2% 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 2022 there were 4,438 students enrolled in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, 49.8% men and 50.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,261 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cloud County Community College
471 degrees awarded
Salina Area Technical College
432 degrees awarded
North Central Kansas Technical College
389 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cloud County Community College with 471 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A 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 1,113 degrees mean that there were 5.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 203 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 ($31,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,291) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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 false, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% 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 North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS in false were N/A.

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

People in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS is $60,469. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $128,396, 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 $103,104 and $102,444.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $128,396, 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 $103,104 and $102,444.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Central Kansas--Salina City 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.

$60,469

Median Household Income

± $1,785

59.6k

Number of Households

± 1,522

In 2022, the median household income of the 59.6k households in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS grew to $60,469 from the previous year's value of $55,226.

The following chart displays the households in North Central Kansas--Salina City 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

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS

In 2022, the income inequality in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.626% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (9.09%)
Worked At Home (5.96%)

In 2022, 80.1% of workers in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.09%) and those who worked at home (5.96%).

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

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Central Kansas--Salina City 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 North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS (15.5k out of 139k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Central Kansas--Salina City 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

91.9% of the population of North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 9.93% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 2.64% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% 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

8.1%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

9.93%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

2.64%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS grew by 4.38% from 7.76% to 8.1%.

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