South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

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2024 Population

107,825

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.5

1.5% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.2%

2.58% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$60,115

1.73% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$110,000

5.57% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

46,889

0.722% 1-year growth

About

5.79% of the households in South Central Kansas 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.

97.9% of the residents in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Cowley County Community College (916 degrees awarded in 2023), Barton County Community College (913 degrees), and Pratt Community College (313 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $110,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.3%.

Most people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS borders Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS, Sedgwick (South) & Butler (Southwest) Counties--Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS, Central Kansas--Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, Southwest Kansas--Dodge City, Garden City & Liberal City PUMA, KS, Panhandle & NW Oklahoma Counties--Guymon, Woodward, Alva & Kingfisher Cities PUMA, OK, and North Central Oklahoma Counties--Enid, Ponca City, Blackwell & Perry Cities PUMA, OK.

United States Kansas Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 108k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.38% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (3.65k people).

In 2024, there were 17.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.1k people) in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.96k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.74k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (5,017 households), German (225 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (102 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,111

Women

49.9%

54,366

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 108,477 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.9%

2024 Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.9% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.1k ± 550
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.96k ± 612
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.74k ± 309

11.1%

Hispanic Population

12k people

11.1% of the people in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (12k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,293 ± 1,163 people
Guatemala
153 ± 303 people
India
100 ± 245 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 2,293 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by Guatemala with 153 and India with 100.

Foreign-Born Population

3.38%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.65k people

3.02%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.28k people

As of 2024, 3.38% of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents (3.65k 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 3.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,017 households (4.94%)
German
225 households (0.221%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
102 households (0.1%)

5.79% of the households in South Central Kansas 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.94% of the households in South Central Kansas 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
2,392 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
1,174 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
927 ± 205

South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Economy

The economy of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS employs 46.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS were Elementary & secondary schools (3,736 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,938 people), and Construction (2,830 people), and the highest paying industries were Specialty food stores ($216,578), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,495), and Petroleum refining ($106,404).

Males in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,062. The income inequality in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,567

Women

48.1%

24,322

Men

51.9%

The workforce of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2023 was 46,889 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

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

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Occupations

46.9k

2023 Value

0.722%

1 Year growth

± 0.722%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.722%, from 46.6k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,640 people), Registered nurses (1,513 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,189 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Kansas 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

46.9k

2023 Value

0.722%

1 Year growth

± 0.722%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.722%, from 46.6k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,736 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,938 people), and Construction (2,830 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,935

Median earning men ± $1,202

$33,471

Median earning women ± $1,181

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,431), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,288), and Wholesale Trade ($57,969).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($51,349), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,295), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,180).

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 South Central Kansas 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 2023, universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 2,203 degrees. The student population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,498 male students and 4,393 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (1,484 and 69.6%), Hispanic or Latino (234 and 11%), Black or African American (160 and 7.5%), and Two or More Races (130 and 6.09%).

The largest universities in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Cowley County Community College (916 and 41.6%), Barton County Community College (913 and 41.4%), and Pratt Community College (313 and 14.2%).

The most popular majors in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (758 and 34.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (297 and 13.5%), and Welding Technology (153 and 6.95%).

The median tuition cost in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $20,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,891 (44.3% men and 55.7% 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 2023 there were 7,891 students enrolled in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,061 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
74 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
758 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was General Studies with 74 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cowley County Community College
916 degrees awarded
Barton County Community College
913 degrees awarded
Pratt Community College
313 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cowley County Community College with 916 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 904 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.696 times less than the 1,299 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,484 degrees mean that there were 6.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 234 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 ($20,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,590) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) 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 2023, 0.67% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (26.5k), Some college (22k), and Bachelors Degree (12.9k).

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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $110,000 in 2024, which is 0.331 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $104,200 to $110,000, a 5.57% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is 70.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$110,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,682

$31,087

Median Property Taxes

±$947

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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.3%

Homeownership

2024

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.3% of the housing units in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central Kansas 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.

$60,115

Median Household Income

± $1,405

44.2k

Number of Households

± 1,230

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.2k households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $60,115 from the previous year's value of $59,090.

The following chart displays the households in South Central Kansas 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

0.419

2023 Wage GINI in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2023, the income inequality in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.86% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (8.85%)
Worked At Home (6.82%)

In 2024, 80.3% of workers in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.85%) and those who worked at home (6.82%).

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

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central Kansas 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 South Central Kansas PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS (13.7k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central Kansas PUMA, 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.

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

90.8% of the population of South Central Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.33% 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, 50% were men and 50% 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 25.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.22%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Kansas PUMA, KS declined by 1.39% from 9.35% to 9.22%.

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