East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

104,355

0.352% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.1

0.964% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.1%

11% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,621

9.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$151,800

10.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,855

1.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 104k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $63,621. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew from 103,989 to 104,355, a 0.352% increase and its median household income grew from $58,095 to $63,621, a 9.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), White (Hispanic) (1.95%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.943%).

3.05% of the households in East 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.

99.2% of the residents in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Fort Scott Community College (452 degrees awarded in 2021), Allen County Community College (381 degrees), and Ottawa University-Ottawa (110 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $151,800, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

East Central Kansas PUMA, KS borders Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, Lawrence City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS, Emporia City PUMA, KS, Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, and Lawrence, Henry, Vernon, Cedar, Barton, St. Clair & Dade Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 104k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.64% of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (1.71k people).

In 2021, there were 27.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.8k people) in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.04k 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (1,812 households), German (265 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (244 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,898

Women

49.9%

52,193

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 104,091 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.8k ± 225
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.42k ± 400
White (Hispanic)
2.04k ± 284

3.56%

Hispanic Population

3.72k people

3.56% of the people in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (3.72k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
639 ± 619 people
China
204 ± 350 people
Philippines
195 ± 343 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 639 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by China with 204 and Philippines with 195.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.71k people

1.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.57k people

As of 2021, 1.64% of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS residents (1.71k 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 1.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,812 households (1.84%)
German
265 households (0.27%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
244 households (0.248%)

3.05% of the households in East 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 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 1.84% of the households in East 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
2,517 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
1,204 ± 277
Gulf War (1990s)
909 ± 197

East Central Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS employs 45.9k people. The largest industries in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (4,004 people), Construction (3,644 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,846 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($123,968), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($110,550), and Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($108,057).

Males in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,421. The income inequality in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,959

Women

46.6%

24,049

Men

53.4%

The workforce of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 was 45,008 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

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

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Occupations

45.9k

2021 Value

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 45k employees to 45.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,632 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,264 people), and Other managers (1,173 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

45.9k

2021 Value

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 45k employees to 45.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,004 people), Construction (3,644 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,846 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,721

Median earning men ± $1,563

$31,560

Median earning women ± $1,020

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,833), Public Administration ($57,770), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($55,969), Information ($44,464), and Public Administration ($43,696).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Domestic 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 $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

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

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

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
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

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

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

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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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 Representative 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 2021, universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 1,028 degrees. The student population of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,223 male students and 2,610 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are White (793 and 77.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (83 and 8.08%), Black or African American (64 and 6.23%), and Two or More Races (37 and 3.6%).

The largest universities in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Scott Community College (452 and 44%), Allen County Community College (381 and 37.1%), and Ottawa University-Ottawa (110 and 10.7%).

The most popular majors in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (386 and 37.5%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (199 and 19.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (44 and 4.28%).

The median tuition cost in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $22,678.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,833 (46% men and 54% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,833 students enrolled in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, 46% men and 54% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,443 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
386 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degree-majors awarded
Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 386 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Scott Community College
452 degrees awarded
Allen County Community College
381 degrees awarded
Ottawa University-Ottawa
110 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 363 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.546 times less than the 665 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 793 degrees mean that there were 9.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 83 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 ($22,678) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,020) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2021, 0.803% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.439% 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.3k), Some college (19.2k), and Bachelors Degree (12.8k).

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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was $151,800 in 2021, which is 0.62 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $136,900 to $151,800, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS is $63,621. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in East Central Kansas 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.

Housing

Property

$151,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,662

$30,723

Median Property Taxes

±$1,106

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 East 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 East Central Kansas PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75% of the housing units in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in East Central 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Central Kansas 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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in East Central 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.

$63,621

Median Household Income

± $1,715

40.9k

Number of Households

± 1,340

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.9k households in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $63,621 from the previous year's value of $58,095.

The following chart displays the households in East 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

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

0.419

2020 Wage GINI in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.928% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for East Central Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (8.56%)
Worked At Home (7.93%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.56%) and those who worked at home (7.93%).

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

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS (10.2k out of 102k 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 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Central 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

91.6% of the population of East Central Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.96% 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.

Coverage

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).

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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.36%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.96%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Central Kansas PUMA, KS grew by 10.2% from 7.59% to 8.36%.

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