Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS

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2022 Population

101,407

0.184% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

40.2

0.495% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

11.6%

6.94% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$60,679

8.27% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$135,500

13.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,214

0.302% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS had a population of 101k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $60,679. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS declined from 101,594 to 101,407, a −0.184% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,046 to $60,679, a 8.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.53%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.59%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%).

5.98% of the households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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.

98.3% of the residents in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are Hutchinson Community College (1,608 degrees awarded in 2022), Bethany College (165 degrees), and McPherson College (161 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was $135,500, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS borders South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, Sedgwick (Northwest) & Harvey Counties--Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, and Sedgwick (South) & Butler (Southwest) Counties--Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 101k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.76% of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.8k people).

In 2022, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.1k people) in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.59k White (Hispanic) and 2.98k 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are Spanish (3,636 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (655 households), and German (546 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,046

Women

49.3%

51,497

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 101,543 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.3% of Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.1k ± 209
White (Hispanic)
4.59k ± 550
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.98k ± 282

8.63%

Hispanic Population

8.75k people

8.63% of the people in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are hispanic (8.75k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,371 ± 903 people
Micronesia
320 ± 438 people
El Salvador
159 ± 309 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,371 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS residents, followed by Micronesia with 320 and El Salvador with 159.

Foreign-Born Population

2.76%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.8k people

2.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.31k people

As of 2022, 2.76% of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS residents (2.8k 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,636 households (3.79%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
655 households (0.682%)
German
546 households (0.569%)

5.98% of the households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 3.79% of the households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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
1,658 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
1,014 ± 231
Gulf War (1990s)
637 ± 160

Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS employs 47.2k people. The largest industries in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (3,879 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,341 people), and Construction (2,473 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($127,572), Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($108,461), and Other motor vehicle dealers ($100,885).

Males in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,536. The income inequality in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,418

Women

48.5%

23,785

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS in 2020 was 46,203 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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Occupations

47.2k

2022 Value

0.302%

1 Year growth

± 0.302%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.302%, from 47.1k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,313 people), Nursing assistants (1,271 people), and Registered nurses (1,101 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City 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

47.2k

2022 Value

0.302%

1 Year growth

± 0.302%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.302%, from 47.1k employees to 47.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,879 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,341 people), and Construction (2,473 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,150

Median earning men ± $2,520

$30,183

Median earning women ± $1,135

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,938), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,656), and Manufacturing ($57,197).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($72,656), Construction ($48,269), and Public Administration ($44,606).

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 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS awarded 2,191 degrees. The student population of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,841 male students and 3,962 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are White (1,472 and 68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (274 and 12.8%), Unknown (146 and 6.79%), and Black or African American (144 and 6.7%).

The largest universities in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Hutchinson Community College (1,608 and 73.4%), Bethany College (165 and 7.53%), and McPherson College (161 and 7.35%).

The most popular majors in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (503 and 23%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (238 and 10.9%), and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (158 and 7.21%).

The median tuition cost in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $28,850.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,803 (49.2% men and 50.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,803 students enrolled in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,789 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
502 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
69 degrees awarded
Health Information & Medical Records Technology
41 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 502 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hutchinson Community College
1,608 degrees awarded
Bethany College
165 degrees awarded
McPherson College
161 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hutchinson Community College with 1,608 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 987 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, which is 0.82 times less than the 1,204 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 1,472 degrees mean that there were 5.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 274 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 ($28,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,271) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,220) 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, 0.328% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.214% 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24.9k), Some college (22.3k), and Bachelors Degree (11.4k).

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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was $135,500 in 2022, which is 0.481 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $119,500 to $135,500, a 13.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

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

Median household income in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS is $60,679. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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.

Housing

Property

$135,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,956

$29,577

Median Property Taxes

±$1,096

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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72%

Homeownership

2022

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72% of the housing units in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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.

$60,679

Median Household Income

± $2,138

41.1k

Number of Households

± 1,369

In 2022, the median household income of the 41.1k households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew to $60,679 from the previous year's value of $56,046.

The following chart displays the households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson 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

0.408

2022 Wage GINI in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS

0.407

2021 Wage GINI in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS

In 2022, the income inequality in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.231% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (7.98%)
Worked At Home (5.65%)

In 2022, 81.8% of workers in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.98%) 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

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS (11.1k out of 95.9k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

91.7% of the population of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.965% 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 24.5% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.28%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.965%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew by 1.87% from 8.13% to 8.28%.

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