CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Kansas · Douglas County · 2,742 residents · 19.475 sq mi
Notable rankings
#141highest WFH in KS17.7%#152highest high poverty in KS19.4%#185highest commute in KS22.9 min#200highest rent in KS$1,235TRACT SHAPE · Douglas County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 1 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $196,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,742
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,733 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 140 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+6%since 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,208
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,774 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,641
+36%since 2020
from $27,714 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+17%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Information7.6%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
Construction4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Education & health services1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,235
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $843 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,245)
Black4.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(172)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(200)
Diversity Score39.3%(1,073)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,421)
Black2.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(80)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other5.8%(160)
Diversity Score27%(739)
Diversity Score
27
−31%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
+15%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
43.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,742 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $70,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $196,000, and the typical rent is about $1,235 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 19.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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