Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

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2020 Population

126,951

0.738% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.8

1.04% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.3%

5.07% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$44,736

1.71% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$83,400

1.21% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

55,043

0.369% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 127k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $44,736. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined from 127,895 to 126,951, a −0.738% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,984 to $44,736, a 1.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.36%), White (Hispanic) (4.27%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%).

3.6% of the households in Southeast 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.

98.9% of the residents in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Pittsburg State University (1,721 degrees awarded in 2020), Neosho County Community College (744 degrees), and Coffeyville Community College (395 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was $83,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS borders Emporia City PUMA, KS, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Lawrence, Henry, Vernon, Cedar, Barton, St. Clair & Dade Counties PUMA, MO, Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, and Washington, Osage (North & West), Pawnee & Creek (Northwest) Counties PUMA, OK.

Population & Diversity

Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 127k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.96% of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.48k people).

In 2020, there were 19.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.42k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (2,526 households), German (596 households), and Korean (167 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,101

Women

50.4%

63,021

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 127,122 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 134
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.54k ± 422
White (Hispanic)
5.42k ± 318

5.5%

Hispanic Population

6.99k people

5.5% of the people in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (6.99k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
886 ± 728 people
Guatemala
777 ± 682 people
Laos
204 ± 350 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 886 Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by Guatemala with 777 and Laos with 204.

Foreign-Born Population

1.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.48k people

2.31%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.96k people

As of 2020, 1.96% of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents (2.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 2.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,526 households (2.12%)
German
596 households (0.501%)
Korean
167 households (0.14%)

3.6% of the households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 2.12% of the households in Southeast 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
2,700 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
947 ± 187
Gulf War (1990s)
801 ± 156

Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS employs 55k people. The largest industries in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (4,876 people), Construction (2,935 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,867 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of optometrists ($118,585), Petroleum refining ($97,202), and Rail transportation ($88,796).

Males in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,112. The income inequality in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,553

Women

48.2%

28,490

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 was 55,043 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

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

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Occupations

55k

2020 Value

−0.369%

1 Year decline

± −0.369%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.369%, from 55.2k employees to 55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,604 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,540 people), and Registered nurses (1,483 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeast 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55k

2020 Value

−0.369%

1 Year decline

± −0.369%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.369%, from 55.2k employees to 55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,876 people), Construction (2,935 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,867 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,226

Median earning men ± $1,017

$25,861

Median earning women ± $792

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,893), Public Administration ($44,102), and Manufacturing ($41,686).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($37,763), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,607), and Public Administration ($35,229).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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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

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($16.7B) and Live animals/fish ($13.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$229B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

76.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $229B. This is expected to increase 76.8% to $406B by 2050.

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

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

Missouri
$20.1B
Nebraska
$14.7B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $20.1B, followed by Nebraska with $14.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 3,272 degrees. The student population of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 5,351 male students and 6,404 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are White (2,451 and 77.9%), followed by Black or African American (217 and 6.9%), Hispanic or Latino (193 and 6.14%), and Two or More Races (149 and 4.74%).

The largest universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Pittsburg State University (1,721 and 52.6%), Neosho County Community College (744 and 22.7%), and Coffeyville Community College (395 and 12.1%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (566 and 17.3%), Registered Nursing (269 and 8.22%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (264 and 8.07%).

The median tuition cost in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS for a public four year colleges is $5,836 for in-state students and $17,180 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 11,755 (45.5% men and 54.5% 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 2020 there were 11,755 students enrolled in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, 45.5% men and 54.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,652 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
69 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
120 degree-majors awarded
Construction Management
78 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was General Business with 69 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pittsburg State University
1,721 degrees awarded
Neosho County Community College
744 degrees awarded
Coffeyville Community College
395 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pittsburg State University with 1,721 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,348 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.701 times less than the 1,924 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,451 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 217 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,836) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,776) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,075) 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 2020, 0.633% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.332% 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 Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (30.9k), Some college (28.4k), and Bachelors Degree (13.7k).

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 Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was $83,400 in 2020, which is 0.363 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $82,400 to $83,400, a 1.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is $44,736. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

Housing

Property

$83,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,246

$35,200

Median Property Taxes

±$1,110

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 Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2020

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.6% of the housing units in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southeast Kansas 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Southeast Kansas 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.

$44,736

Median Household Income

± $1,309

52.1k

Number of Households

± 1,363

In 2020, the median household income of the 52.1k households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $44,736 from the previous year's value of $43,984.

The following chart displays the households in Southeast 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

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

0.42

2019 Wage GINI in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2020, the income inequality in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.628% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (9.89%)
Worked At Home (3.11%)

In 2020, 82.9% of workers in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.89%) and those who worked at home (3.11%).

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

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS (21.3k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southeast Kansas 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

88.5% of the population of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1278 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1295 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1661 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 489 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,295 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% 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

11.5%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS grew by 2.88% from 11.1% to 11.5%.

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