CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6.01
Kansas · Geary County · 5,683 residents · 6.349 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10lowest young in KS#1028 US22.2 yrs#56highest broadband in KS98.5%#72highest high poverty in KS25.3%#77highest population in KS5,683TRACT SHAPE · Geary County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 6.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,133. Population has grown 42% since 2020. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,683
+42%since 2020
from 4,005 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
895 / sq mi
+42%since 2020
from 631 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.2
+8%since 2020
from 20.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,133
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,575 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,650
+8%since 2020
from $16,380 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−9%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Retail trade11%
Wholesale trade7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Other services4%
Public administration3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,389
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,219 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
99.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,089)
Black17.2%(688)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(1,020)
Asian1.5%(62)
Other3.6%(146)
Diversity Score79%(3,164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(2,784)
Black13.4%(760)
Hispanic / Latino20%(1,137)
Asian4%(229)
Other13.6%(773)
Diversity Score85.2%(4,845)
Diversity Score
85
+8%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.7 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 13.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% 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 5,683 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 $50,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,389 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 25.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Geary CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024