CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 726
Kansas · Ellis County · 2,607 residents · 414.548 sq mi
Notable rankings
#75lowest low density in KS#1306 US6.29/sq mi#221lowest short commute in KS16.7 min#246highest broadband in KS94.2%#252highest high poverty in KS14.5%TRACT SHAPE · Ellis County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 726 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $201,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,607
+7%since 2020
from 2,437 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 6 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+6%since 2020
from 38.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,926
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,496
+10%since 2020
from $35,862 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−1%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
Construction13.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Manufacturing5.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Information4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
Other services3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Education & health services2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Public administration1.7%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$201,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $163,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $819 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other2.3%(57)
Diversity Score7.3%(178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,241)
Black2.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(159)
Asian1.3%(33)
Other4.2%(109)
Diversity Score31.9%(830)
Diversity Score
32
+336%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.7 min
−18%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
48.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 2,607 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 $77,926 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 $201,600, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.0% 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 14.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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