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Protection

Kansas · 514 residents · 0.927 sq mi
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Protection has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,618. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,500. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
514
−8%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
554 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
−6%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3133954785606431990201020202024Protection
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,618
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,777
−7%since 2000
from $16,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$303
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+58%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(26)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score17.3%(89)
Diversity Score
17
+145%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.9 min
−49%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Protection, Kansas?

Protection, Kansas has about 514 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Protection, Kansas?

The typical household in Protection, Kansas earns about $23,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Protection, Kansas expensive?

In Protection, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,500, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Protection, Kansas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Protection, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Protection, Kansas?

About 7.5% of people in Protection, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Protection, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Protection, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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