Axtell, KS

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    2024 Population
    468
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.1
    2.13% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.91%
    9.06% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,023
    3.87% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $125,000
    1.03% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    173
    7.49% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Axtell, 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.

    98.7% of the residents in Axtell, KS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Axtell, KS was $125,000, and the homeownership rate was 78.4%.

    Most people in Axtell, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Axtell, KS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Axtell, KS is home to a population of 468 people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.28% of Axtell, KS residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

    In 2024, there were 56.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (452 people) in Axtell, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8 White (Hispanic) and 4 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Axtell, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Axtell, KS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Axtell, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      452 ± 154
    2. White (Hispanic)
      8 ± 11
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4 ± 7
    1.71%
    Hispanic Population
    8 people

    In 2024, there were 56.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (452 people) in Axtell, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8 White (Hispanic) and 4 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.71% of the people in Axtell, KS are hispanic (8 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Axtell, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.28%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6 people

    As of 2024, 1.28% of Axtell, KS residents (6 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Axtell, KS was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      56 ± 58
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      9 ± 16
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      3 ± 16

    Axtell, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.22 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Axtell, KS.

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    Health

    94.6% of the population of Axtell, KS has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 6.87% on Medicaid, 30.7% on Medicare, 20.8% on non-group plans, and 0.429% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.3% were men and 45.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 15.2% between 18 and 34 years, 24.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 33.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.3% were men and 45.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.36%
    Uninsured
    35.8%
    Employer Coverage
    6.87%
    Medicaid
    30.7%
    Medicare
    20.8%
    Non-Group
    0.429%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Axtell, KS grew by 31.6% from 4.08% to 5.36%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Axtell, KS employs 173 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Axtell, KS were Health Care & Social Assistance (28 people), Manufacturing (25 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (21 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($90,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,250), and Finance & Insurance ($66,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    173
    2024 Value
    ± 66
    −7.49%
    1 Year decline
    ± 58.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Axtell, KS declined at a rate of −7.49%, from 187 employees to 173 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Axtell, KS, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (24 people), Management Occupations (19 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (17 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Axtell, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    173
    2024 Value
    ± 66
    −7.49%
    1 Year decline
    ± 58.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Axtell, KS declined at a rate of −7.49%, from 187 employees to 173 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Axtell, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (28 people), Manufacturing (25 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (21 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Axtell, KS, though some of these residents may live in Axtell, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,016
    Median earning men ± $3,246
    $30,000
    Median earning women ± $18,495

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($58,750), Manufacturing ($58,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($99,375), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,531), and Retail Trade ($23,750).

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

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    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Axtell, KS was $125,000 in 2024, which is 0.376 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $126,300 to $125,000, a 1.03% decrease. The homeownership rate in Axtell, KS is 78.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Axtell, KS have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Axtell, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $125,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$28,917
    $120
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$34

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    78.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78.4% of the housing units in Axtell, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,023
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,611
    153
    Number of Households
    ± 37

    In 2024, the median household income of the 153 households in Axtell, KS grew to $61,023 from the previous year's value of $58,750.

    The following chart displays the households in Axtell, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Axtell, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.4%)
    2. Carpooled (15.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.6%)

    In 2024, 69.4% of workers in Axtell, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.3%) and those who worked at home (10.6%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    17.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Axtell, KS have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Axtell, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Axtell, KS (23 out of 468 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Axtell, KS is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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