CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4897
Kansas · Marion County · 2,616 residents · 138.099 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22highest old in KS52.1 yrs#41lowest low rent in KS$643#144lowest low density in KS18.94/sq mi#204highest per-capita income in KS$45,055TRACT SHAPE · Marion County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 4897 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $153,000. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
2,616
−2%since 2020
from 2,672 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 19 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+4%since 2020
from 50.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,295
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,888 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,055
+62%since 2020
from $27,857 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+41%since 2020
from 0.345 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
Information10.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Other services4.2%
Public administration4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
Construction3%
Education & health services1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$153,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $664 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,539)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(34)
Diversity Score12%(321)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,478)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(69)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2.2%(57)
Diversity Score12.7%(332)
Diversity Score
13
+6%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
−23%since 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 2,616 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 $63,295 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 $153,000, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.0% 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 8.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Marion CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024