Kismet, KS

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Population

359

4.66% growth

Median Age

38.6


Median Household Income

$54,135

5.31% growth

Poverty Rate

12.8%


Number of Employees

204

12.1% growth

Median Property Value

$80,000

5.55% decline

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Kismet, KS had a population of 359 people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $54,135. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Kismet, KS grew from 343 to 359, a 4.66% increase and its median household income grew from $51,406 to $54,135, a 5.31% increase.

The population of Kismet, KS is 60.7% White Alone, 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.79% Asian Alone. 37.2% of the people in Kismet, KS speak a non-English language, and 86.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Kismet, KS is $80,000, and the homeownership rate is 70.1%. Most people in Kismet, KS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Kismet, KS is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Kismet, KS employs 204 people. The largest industries in Kismet, KS are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (42 people), Educational Services (31 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (28 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,375), Manufacturing ($52,500), and Wholesale Trade ($49,375).

Median household income in Kismet, KS is $54,135. Males in Kismet, KS have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,397. The income inequality in Kismet, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,135

2017 value

± $5,463

5.31%

1 Year Growth

± 20.9%

Households in Kismet, KS have a median annual income of $54,135, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,406 in 2016, which represents a 5.31% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,808

Average Male Salary

± $1,876

$43,397

Average Female Salary

± $1,361

In 2017, full-time male employees in Kismet, KS made 1.4 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $49,738 ± $7,478

  2. White

    $46,915 ± $1,173

  3. American Indian

    $42,999 ± $12,605

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kismet, KS workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kismet, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2017 Wage GINI

0.462

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.417% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. N/A

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kismet, KS was N/A with a value of N/A, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kismet, KS (46 out of 359 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    25 ± 50

  2. Two Or More

    17 ± 46

  3. Hispanic

    17 ± 46

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

204

2017 Value

± 69

12.1%

1 Year growth

± 44.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Kismet, KS grew at a rate of 12.1%, from 182 employees to 204 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kismet, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27 people), Transportation Occupations (24 people), and Management Occupations (23 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kismet, KS.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kismet, KS, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27 people), Transportation Occupations (24 people), and Management Occupations (23 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kismet, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (15.2 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (3.26 times), and Transportation Occupations (3.23 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kismet, KS, by median earnings, are Production Occupations ($76,250), Protective Service Occupations ($54,286), and Service Occupations ($46,250).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

204

2017 Value

± 69

12.1%

1 Year growth

± 44.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Kismet, KS grew at a rate of 12.1%, from 182 employees to 204 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kismet, KS, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (42 people), Educational Services (31 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (28 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kismet, KS, though some of these residents may live in Kismet, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Kismet, KS, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (42 people), Educational Services (31 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (28 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kismet, KS has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17.4 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (7.26 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.96 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kismet, KS, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,375), Manufacturing ($52,500), and Wholesale Trade ($49,375).

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Domestic Trade

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. Mixed freight

    $27.8B

  2. Cereal grains

    $24.1B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $22B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $27.8B, followed by Cereal grains with $24.1B and Coal-n.e.c. and $22B.

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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$245B

2015 Value

$357B

Projected 2045 Value

46.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Kansas trade was $245B. This is expected to increase 46.1% to $357B by 2045.

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. Missouri

    $25.9B

  2. Texas

    $18.4B

  3. Nebraska

    $17.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $25.9B, followed by Texas with $18.4B and Nebraska and $17.7B.

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

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Health

93.9% of the population of Kismet, KS has health coverage, with 59.1% on employee plans, 9.47% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.836% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Kismet, KS was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Kismet, KS see 1320 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.975% decrease from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1764 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 556 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Morris County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,320 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,320 patients per year. This represents a 0.975% decrease from the previous year (1,333 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

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Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,651

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,855

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,736

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,126

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.99%, from $7,429 to $7,651.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.13%

Uninsured

59.1%

Employer Coverage

9.47%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.836%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kismet, KS declined by 44.7% from 11.1% to 6.13%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Allen County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Hodgeman County

    14.2% prevalence

  3. Stafford County

    14% prevalence

Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Kansas, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Kansas by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Kismet, KS is home to a population of 359 people, from which 86.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 20.1% of Kismet, KS residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Kismet, KS is composed of 218 White Alone residents (60.7%), 123 Hispanic or Latino residents (34.3%), 10 Asian Alone residents (2.79%), 4 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (1.11%), 3 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.836%), 1 Two or More Races residents (0.279%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Kismet, KS are Spanish or Spanish Creole (93 speakers), German (7 speakers), and French Creole (0 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

36

Median Native-Born Age

± 16.4

42

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 17.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Kismet, KS was 38.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Kismet, KS are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Kismet, KS residents was 38.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

20.1%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

25.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 20.1% of Kismet, KS residents were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kismet, KS was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    85,360 ± 7,067 people

  2. India

    11,676 ± 2,648 people

  3. Vietnam

    10,096 ± 2,463 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kismet, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 85,360 Kismet, KS residents, followed by India with 11,676 and Vietnam with 10,096.

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Citizenship

86.9%

2017 Citizenship

79.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 86.9% of Kismet, KS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Kismet, KS was 79.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    218 ± 64

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    123 ± 75

  3. Asian Alone

    10 ± 16

In 2017, there were 1.77 times more White Alone residents (218 people) in Kismet, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 123 Hispanic or Latino and 10 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Kismet, KS as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    93 speakers (34.6%)

  2. German

    7 speakers (2.6%)

  3. French Creole

    0 speakers (0%)

37.2% of Kismet, KS citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Kismet, KS was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 34.6% of the overall population of Kismet, KS are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 2.6% speak German and 0% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    11 ± 19

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    9 ± 13

  3. Korea

    6 ± 14

Kismet, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kismet, KS was $80,000 in 2017, which is 0.368 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $84,700 to $80,000, a 5.55% decrease. The homeownership rate in Kismet, KS is 70.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Kismet, KS have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Kismet, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$54,135

Median Household Income

± $5,463

157

Number of Households

± 44

In 2017, the median household income of the 157 households in Kismet, KS grew to $54,135 from the previous year's value of $51,406.

The following chart displays the households in Kismet, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$80,000

2017 Median

± $11,745

$84,700

2016 Median

± $8,620

In 2017, the median property value in Kismet, KS declined from to $80,000 from the previous year's value of $84,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kismet, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kismet, KS the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kismet, KS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kismet, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

70.1%

2017 Homeownership

68.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 70.1% of the housing units in Kismet, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kismet, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kismet, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kismet, KS have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kismet, KS have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 7.46% of the workforce in Kismet, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.6%

  2. Carpooled

    14.9%

  3. Walked

    2.99%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Kismet, KS was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Walked.

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