CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arkansas City

Kansas · 12,762 residents · 9.317 sq mi

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Arkansas City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $32,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

12,762

+7%vs 2000

vs 11,963 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,370 / sq mi

+7%vs 2000

vs 1,284 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.7

−2%vs 2000

vs 36.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202412K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,536

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $29,158 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,374

−29%vs 2000

vs $15,933 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.8%

−4.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$32,800

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $43,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$325

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $410 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.8%

+1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.8% in 2000

33.2% rent

Afford Score

1.5

−2%vs 2000

vs 1.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.3%(10,203)

Black4.5%(536)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(535)

Asian0.6%(76)

Other0%

Diversity Score23.4%(2,802)

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.5%(11,427)

Black5.1%(646)

Hispanic / Latino3.1%(393)

Asian0.6%(72)

Other4.8%(617)

Diversity Score30%(3,827)

Diversity Score

+28%vs 2000

vs 23 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.8%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.1%

−7.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.1%

+0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.2 min

+22%vs 2000

vs 12.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas City, Kansas?

Arkansas City, Kansas has about 12,762 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arkansas City, Kansas?

The typical household in Arkansas City, Kansas earns about $22,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkansas City, Kansas expensive?

In Arkansas City, Kansas, the median home is worth about $32,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas City, Kansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arkansas City, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkansas City, Kansas?

About 11.8% of people in Arkansas City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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