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McConnell AFB

Kansas · 1,907 residents · 4.15 sq mi
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McConnell AFB is a city of 1,907 people in Kansas. This skews young, with a median age of 21.1. 7% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 8 minutes on average. 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born share is 5%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,907
−2%since 2023
from 1,952 in 2023
2010 – 2024
460 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 471 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
21.1
−6%since 2023
from 22.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.15 sq mi
Population, 20102024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024McConnell AFB
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.3%(234)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 916.3%(311)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(161)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(169)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2419%(363)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3424.1%(460)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(164)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 542.1%(40)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640.3%(5)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$72,639
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,632 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,221
−1%since 2023
from $22,515 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.258
−5%since 2023
from 0.272 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,409
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,392 in 2023
US average: $1,442
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
93.2% rent
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.58 people
+12%since 2023
from 3.20 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
28.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(1,231)
Black18.9%(369)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(221)
Asian1.9%(38)
Other4.8%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(1,175)
Black17.6%(336)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(189)
Asian3.6%(68)
Other7.3%(139)
72
+4%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.3%(102)
Puerto Rican2.7%(52)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(22)
Chinese1%(19)
Korean0.7%(13)
Nepalese0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German14.2%(271)
American12%(229)
English9.2%(175)
Irish5%(95)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(59)
Italian2%(38)
Nigerian1.6%(30)
Lithuanian1.5%(28)
Polish1.2%(22)
Welsh0.7%(14)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Scottish0.7%(13)
Section 05

Education

27.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.2 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
65.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
11.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
15.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
85.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.0%
US average: 74.6%
15.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
40.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
79.7%
US average: 87.7%
87.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.1%(341)
Married50.4%(357)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.6%(11)
Women 15+
Never married12.4%(61)
Married80.9%(398)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.7%(33)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
14.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
0.4%
US average: 18.4%
1.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
95.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
2.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(40)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 40 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McConnell AFB, Kansas?

McConnell AFB, Kansas has about 1,907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McConnell AFB, Kansas?

The typical household in McConnell AFB, Kansas earns about $72,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McConnell AFB, Kansas expensive?

In McConnell AFB, Kansas, the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in McConnell AFB, Kansas?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in McConnell AFB, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McConnell AFB, Kansas?

About 6.6% of people in McConnell AFB, 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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