Fort Scott, KS

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2021 Population
7,579
1.76% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39.6
1.02% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
16.7%
8.3% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$40,417
8.42% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$69,600
7.91% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
3,110
2.17% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Fort Scott, KS had a population of 7.58k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $40,417. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fort Scott, KS declined from 7,715 to 7,579, a −1.76% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,279 to $40,417, a 8.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Scott, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.68%), White (Hispanic) (2.97%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.33%).

None of the households in Fort Scott, 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.

99.9% of the residents in Fort Scott, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fort Scott, KS are Fort Scott Community College (452 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Fort Scott, KS was $69,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Fort Scott, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Scott, KS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Fort Scott, KS is home to a population of 7.58k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.818% of Fort Scott, KS residents were born outside of the country (62 people).

In 2021, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.55k people) in Fort Scott, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 355 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.9%
2021 Citizenship
99.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.9% of Fort Scott, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Scott, KS was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Scott, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.55k ± 151
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    395 ± 151
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    355 ± 120
3.46%
Hispanic Population
262 people

In 2021, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.55k people) in Fort Scott, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 355 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.46% of the people in Fort Scott, KS are hispanic (262 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fort Scott, KS as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    81,246 ± 6,900 people
  2. India
    14,367 ± 2,936 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.818%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
62 people
0.765%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
59 people

As of 2021, 0.818% of Fort Scott, KS residents (62 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Scott, KS was 0.765%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    119 ± 72
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    108 ± 65
  3. World War II
    50 ± 44

Fort Scott, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Fort Scott, KS employs 3.11k people. The largest industries in Fort Scott, KS are Manufacturing (712 people), Retail Trade (442 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (371 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,833), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,125), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($41,125).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

3.11k
2021 Value
± 371
−2.17%
1 Year decline
± 17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Scott, KS declined at a rate of −2.17%, from 3.18k employees to 3.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Scott, KS, are Production Occupations (493 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (351 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (309 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Scott, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

3.11k
2021 Value
± 371
−2.17%
1 Year decline
± 17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Scott, KS declined at a rate of −2.17%, from 3.18k employees to 3.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Scott, KS, are Manufacturing (712 people), Retail Trade (442 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (371 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Scott, KS, though some of these residents may live in Fort Scott, 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

$32,829
Median earning men ± $3,462
$22,327
Median earning women ± $7,817

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,019), Manufacturing ($38,580), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,472).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,477), and Public Administration ($30,714).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $21B
  2. $17B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $18.5B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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.

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Fort Scott, KS awarded 452 degrees. The student population of Fort Scott, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 783 male students and 863 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Scott, KS are White (367 and 81.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (38 and 8.43%), Two or More Races (22 and 4.88%), and Black or African American (18 and 3.99%).

The largest universities in Fort Scott, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Scott Community College (452 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fort Scott, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (135 and 29.9%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (130 and 28.8%), and Registered Nursing (41 and 9.07%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,646 students enrolled in Fort Scott, KS, 47.6% men and 52.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,257 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 135 degree-majors awarded
  2. 41 degree-majors awarded
  3. 10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Fort Scott, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 135 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Fort Scott, KS according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
452 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Scott Community College with 452 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 160 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Scott, KS, which is 0.548 times less than the 292 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 367 degrees mean that there were 9.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 38 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Fort Scott, KS was $69,600 in 2021, which is 0.284 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $64,500 to $69,600, a 7.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Scott, KS is 61.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fort Scott, KS have an average commute time of 15 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Scott, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fort Scott, KS is $40,417. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Fort Scott, KS was Census Tract 9558 with a value of $59,938, followed by Census Tract 9559 and Census Tract 9560, with respective values of $43,281 and $36,528.

Property

$69,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,344
$2,049
Median Property Taxes
±$302

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 Fort Scott, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

61.2%
Homeownership
2021
61.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 61.2% of the housing units in Fort Scott, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9558
  2. Census Tract 9559
  3. Census Tract 9560

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fort Scott, KS was Census Tract 9558 with a value of $59,938, followed by Census Tract 9559 and Census Tract 9560, with respective values of $43,281 and $36,528.

The following map shows all of the places in Fort Scott, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$40,417
Median Household Income
± $5,595
3.35k
Number of Households
± 392

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.35k households in Fort Scott, KS grew to $40,417 from the previous year's value of $37,279.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Scott, 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 $10k - $15k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Scott, KS is from Kansas.
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.3%)
  2. Carpooled (13.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.73%)

In 2021, 72.3% of workers in Fort Scott, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (9.73%).

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

15 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Scott, KS have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Fort Scott, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Scott, KS (1.18k out of 7.11k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Scott, 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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90.7% of the population of Fort Scott, KS has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 9.99% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bourbon County, KS see 1817 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.2% decrease from the previous year (2093 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3609 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1444 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,817 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bourbon County, KS

Primary care physicians in Bourbon County, KS see an average of 1,817 patients per year. This represents a 13.2% decrease from the previous year (2,093 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bourbon County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.6% were men and 56.4% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

9.31%
Uninsured
38.4%
Employer Coverage
22.6%
Medicaid
17.5%
Medicare
9.99%
Non-Group
2.19%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Scott, KS grew by 1.85% from 9.14% to 9.31%.

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

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