Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

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2021 Population
155,684
0.738% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
40.8
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
3.24%
10.9% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$118,528
2.34% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$392,800
4% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
78,777
1.57% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS had a population of 156k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $118,528. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew from 154,544 to 155,684, a 0.738% increase and its median household income grew from $115,815 to $118,528, a 2.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%), and White (Hispanic) (2.35%).

14.4% of the households in Blue Valley Region 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.

94.4% of the residents in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Johnson County Community College (2,654 degrees awarded in 2021), Ottawa University-Kansas City (162 degrees), and Cleveland University-Kansas City (160 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was $392,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is home to a population of 156k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 12% of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (18.7k people).

In 2021, there were 7.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Spanish (3,287 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,141 households), and Telugu (2,251 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
78,771
Women
50.6%
76,902
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 155,673 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

94.4%
2021 Citizenship
94.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    122k ± 2.68k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    17.2k ± 1.24k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.9k ± 902
4.16%
Hispanic Population
6.47k people

In 2021, there were 7.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.16% of the people in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are hispanic (6.47k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    6,447 ± 1,930 people
  2. China
    1,870 ± 1,055 people
  3. Korea
    647 ± 623 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was India, the natal country of 6,447 Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents, followed by China with 1,870 and Korea with 647.

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Foreign-Born Population

12%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
18.7k people
11.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
18.3k people

As of 2021, 12% of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS residents (18.7k 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 Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,287 households (2.23%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,141 households (2.13%)
  3. Telugu
    2,251 households (1.53%)

14.4% of the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Spanish. 2.23% of the households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,260 ± 382
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    966 ± 301
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    942 ± 207

Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS employs 78.8k people. The largest industries in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Computer Systems Design (5,554 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,247 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,812 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($199,913), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($198,168), and Other administrative & other support services ($195,892).

Males in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.74 times higher than the average income of females, which is $79,400. The income inequality in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.491, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
34,837
Women
44.9%
42,723
Men
55.1%

The workforce of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS in 2020 was 77,560 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

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Occupations

78.8k
2021 Value
1.57%
1 Year growth
± 1.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 77.6k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, are Software developers (3,665 people), Other managers (3,454 people), and Accountants & auditors (2,163 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

78.8k
2021 Value
1.57%
1 Year growth
± 1.57%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 77.6k employees to 78.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, are Computer Systems Design (5,554 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,247 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,812 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Blue Valley Region PUMA, 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

$86,983
Median earning men ± $3,660
$50,495
Median earning women ± $1,811

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($109,773), Manufacturing ($108,312), and Wholesale Trade ($102,257).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($80,096), Information ($79,978), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,889).

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS awarded 3,090 degrees. The student population of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,037 male students and 10,084 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are White (2,030 and 67.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (312 and 10.4%), Unknown (181 and 6.02%), and Black or African American (169 and 5.62%).

The largest universities in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Johnson County Community College (2,654 and 85.9%), Ottawa University-Kansas City (162 and 5.24%), and Cleveland University-Kansas City (160 and 5.18%).

The most popular majors in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,258 and 40.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (317 and 10.3%), and General Cosmetology (126 and 4.08%).

The median tuition cost in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $13,315.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 57.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,121 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,121 students enrolled in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,719 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 1,248 degrees awarded
  2. 47 degrees awarded
  3. 36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,248 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,654 degrees awarded
  2. 162 degrees awarded
  3. 160 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johnson County Community College with 2,654 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,199 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, which is 0.634 times less than the 1,891 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 2,030 degrees mean that there were 6.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 312 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,315) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,560) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.27% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.132% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (46.9k), Graduate Degree (31.5k), and Some college (19.7k).

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The median property value in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was $392,800 in 2021, which is 1.6 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $377,700 to $392,800, a 4% increase. The homeownership rate in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is $118,528. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Property

$392,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,781
$43,045
Median Property Taxes
±$1,333

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Rent vs Own

70.8%
Homeownership
2021
67.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 70.8% of the housing units in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$118,528
Median Household Income
± $3,737
60.8k
Number of Households
± 1,875

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.8k households in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS grew to $118,528 from the previous year's value of $115,815.

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Wage Distribution

0.491
2021 Wage GINI in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS
0.492
2020 Wage GINI in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was 0.491 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.307% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (18.3%)
  3. Carpooled (4.63%)

In 2021, 74.9% of workers in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.3%) and those who carpooled to work (4.63%).

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Commute Time

21.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.717% of the workforce in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

3.24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS (5.02k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS is White, followed by Asian 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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96.5% of the population of Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 68.3% on employee plans, 1.95% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.926% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,271 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.54%
Uninsured
68.3%
Employer Coverage
1.95%
Medicaid
12.8%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
0.926%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS declined by 1.48% from 3.59% to 3.54%.

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