Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS

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2024 Population

101,108

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.3

0.75% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.2%

1.79% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$65,273

1.11% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$155,200

6.67% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

47,482

0.385% 1-year growth

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6.18% 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.

98.4% 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 (1,746 degrees awarded in 2024), McPherson College (173 degrees), and Sterling College (130 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was $155,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 101k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.66% of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.69k people).

In 2024, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.7k people) in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.66k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are Spanish (3,967 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (706 households), and German (507 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,272

Women

49.8%

50,764

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 101,036 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2024 Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.4% of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 98.5%, 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)
84.7k ± 235
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.66k ± 610
White (Hispanic)
2.91k ± 507

9.28%

Hispanic Population

9.38k people

9.28% of the people in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are hispanic (9.38k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,507 ± 946 people
Philippines
131 ± 281 people
South Africa
127 ± 277 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,507 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS residents, followed by Philippines with 131 and South Africa with 127.

Foreign-Born Population

2.66%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.69k people

2.74%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.77k people

As of 2024, 2.66% of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS residents (2.69k 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 2.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
3,967 households (4.14%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
706 households (0.737%)
German
507 households (0.529%)

6.18% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.14% 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
1,656 ± 213
Gulf War (2001-)
1,089 ± 210
Gulf War (1990s)
658 ± 189

Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS.

Health

91.8% of the population of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.915% 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, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,285 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.2%

Uninsured

49.4%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.915%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew by 4.62% from 7.83% to 8.2%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS employs 47.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS were Elementary & secondary schools (4,405 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,324 people), and Construction (2,614 people), and the highest paying industries were Services incidental to transportation ($156,387), Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($116,341), and Pipeline transportation ($114,374).

Males in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,342. The income inequality in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,030

Women

48.5%

24,452

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS in 2024 was 47,482 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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

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Occupations

47.5k

2024 Value

0.385%

1 Year growth

± 0.385%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.385%, from 47.3k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,284 people), Registered nurses (1,175 people), and Teaching assistants (1,155 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

47.5k

2024 Value

0.385%

1 Year growth

± 0.385%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.385%, from 47.3k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,405 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,324 people), and Construction (2,614 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

$51,427

Median earning men ± $1,894

$32,783

Median earning women ± $1,602

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,523), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,783), and Manufacturing ($59,272).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($53,182), Manufacturing ($46,140), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,080).

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 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 Central Kansas--Hutchinson City 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS awarded 2,277 degrees. The student population of Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,838 male students and 3,937 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are White (1,429 and 64.1%), Hispanic or Latino (310 and 13.9%), Unknown (235 and 10.5%), and Black or African American (134 and 6.01%).

The largest universities in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Hutchinson Community College (1,746 and 76.7%), McPherson College (173 and 7.6%), and Sterling College (130 and 5.71%).

The most popular majors in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (499 and 21.9%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (241 and 10.6%), and Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) (126 and 5.53%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $31,100.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,775 (49.4% men and 50.6% 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 2024 there were 7,775 students enrolled in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, 49.4% men and 50.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,481 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
496 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
78 degrees awarded
Health Information & Medical Records Technology
37 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 496 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
1,746 degrees awarded
McPherson College
173 degrees awarded
Sterling College
130 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hutchinson Community College with 1,746 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,018 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, which is 0.809 times less than the 1,259 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,429 degrees mean that there were 4.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 310 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 ($31,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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 2024, 0.408% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.255% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (24.3k), Some college (21.1k), and Secondary Education (12k).

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 $155,200 in 2024, which is 0.466 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $145,500 to $155,200, a 6.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 17 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.

Housing

Property

$155,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,728

$29,762

Median Property Taxes

±$1,127

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 $3k+ 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

71.8%

Homeownership

2024

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,273

Median Household Income

± $2,506

41.5k

Number of Households

± 1,446

In 2024, the median household income of the 41.5k households in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS grew to $65,273 from the previous year's value of $64,555.

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

0.41

2024 Wage GINI in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS

0.41

2023 Wage GINI in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS

In 2024, the income inequality in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.115% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (8.79%)
Worked At Home (6.48%)

In 2024, 80% of workers in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.79%) and those who worked at home (6.48%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (17 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% 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

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS (10.6k out of 95.2k 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.