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Atchison, KS · 1 counties · 16,172 residents (2025 est.) · 431.174 sq mi
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Atchison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,112. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,208
−3%since 2000
from 16,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Atchison
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,112
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,355 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,244
+99%since 2000
from $15,207 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+2%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+43%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(15,170)
Black5.3%(883)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(327)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(3,039)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(14,053)
Black3.5%(567)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(608)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other5.7%(929)
Diversity Score30.3%(4,909)
Segregation Score27.7%(4,482)
Diversity Score
30
+67%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
+25%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

AtchisonCENTRAL10,789
What's inside

1 component county

Atchison CountyCENTRAL16,172
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atchison, KS?

Atchison, KS has about 16,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atchison, KS?

The typical household in Atchison, KS earns about $61,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atchison, KS expensive?

In Atchison, KS, the median home is worth about $145,700, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Atchison, KS?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Atchison, KS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atchison, KS?

About 13.0% of people in Atchison, KS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atchison, KS grown since 1990?

Yes, Atchison, KS has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 724 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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