CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15
Kansas · Shawnee County · 2,208 residents · 1.446 sq mi
Notable rankings
#114lowest low home value in KS$94,700#126lowest low income in KS$50,769#132highest high poverty in KS20.6%#132highest WFH in KS18.1%TRACT SHAPE · Shawnee County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $94,700. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
2,208
−1%since 2020
from 2,239 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,527 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 1,548 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−3%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,769
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,050 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,494
+44%since 2020
from $23,877 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+12%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
Other services10.8%
Public administration8.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
Retail trade7.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
Construction3.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$94,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $785 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,037)
Black22.3%(500)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(664)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.7%(37)
Diversity Score80.9%(1,812)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(869)
Black21%(463)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(757)
Asian0%(1)
Other5.3%(118)
Diversity Score85.1%(1,879)
Diversity Score
85
+5%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 15.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% 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 2,208 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 $50,769 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 $94,700, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.3% 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 20.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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