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Arkansas City

Kansas · 11,974 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 $46,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,900. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,974
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,285 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
−7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Arkansas City
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,331
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,158 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,361
+53%since 2000
from $15,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(7,731)
Black3%(362)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(2,613)
Asian0.4%(46)
Other7.4%(891)
Diversity Score62.7%(7,513)
Diversity Score
63
+168%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas City, Kansas?

Arkansas City, Kansas has about 11,974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arkansas City, Kansas earns about $46,331 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 $66,900, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas City, Kansas?

About 19.2% 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 14.1% of people in Arkansas City, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arkansas City, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arkansas City, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 788 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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