CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Protection

Kansas · 498 residents · 0.927 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Protection has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,281. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498
−11%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
−6%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3133954785606431990201020202024Protection
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,281
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,372
+44%since 2000
from $16,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+7%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Protection on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(441)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score22.2%(111)
Diversity Score
22
+215%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−3%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Protection

Berlin
Pop 529
Sopchoppy
Pop 487
Arnoldsville
Pop 445
Alford
Pop 521
Places similar to Protection
Head to head

Compare Protection to nearby cities

PROTECTION VS
Dodge City
Income$68,721+29%
Home value$151,700+197%
Population27,653+5521%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PROTECTION VS
Woodward
Income$54,463+2%
Home value$157,800+209%
Population11,635+2265%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PROTECTION VS
Liberal
Income$63,706+20%
Home value$137,100+168%
Population19,010+3764%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PROTECTION VS
Great Bend
Income$54,139+2%
Home value$133,900+162%
Population14,266+2800%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Protection, Kansas?

Protection, Kansas has about 498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Protection, Kansas?

The typical household in Protection, Kansas earns about $53,281 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 $51,100, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Protection, Kansas?

About 17.6% 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 13.8% 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 117 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Protection with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →