CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 973
Kansas · Wilson County · 2,112 residents · 11.797 sq mi
Notable rankings
#76lowest low home value in KS$85,400#77lowest short commute in KS#1331 US13.3 min#105lowest low rent in KS$716#120lowest low education in KS16.4%TRACT SHAPE · Wilson County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 973 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,400. With a median age of 45.3, 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 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,112
−10%since 2020
from 2,352 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 199 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
−5%since 2020
from 47.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,467 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,443
+12%since 2020
from $27,283 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−8%since 2020
from 0.470 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Wholesale trade6%
Information4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
Construction3.8%
Other services2.8%
Public administration2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$85,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $659 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,107)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(78)
Diversity Score24%(566)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,994)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(37)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.2%(68)
Diversity Score13.4%(283)
Diversity Score
13
−44%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.3 min
+6%since 2020
from 12.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 2,112 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 $58,250 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 $85,400, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.4% 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 18.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Wilson CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024