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Atchison Micro

Atchison, KS · 1 counties · 16,924 residents · 431.174 sq mi
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Atchison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,175. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
16,924
+1%since 2000
from 16,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Atchison
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,175
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,355 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,995
+38%since 2000
from $15,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(15,152)
Black5%(844)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(383)
Asian0.4%(70)
Other1.7%(294)
Diversity Score22.2%(3,757)
Diversity Score
22
+23%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

AtchisonCENTRAL10,789
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1 component county

Atchison CountyCENTRAL16,172
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atchison, KS?

Atchison, KS has about 16,924 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atchison, KS?

The typical household in Atchison, KS earns about $44,175 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Atchison, KS?

About 22.3% 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 13.1% 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 8 residents, a change of about -0 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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