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Arkansas City, Kansas


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Arkansas City, Kansas

Arkansas City, Kansas, in Cowley county, is 46 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 11,963.

The People and Families of Arkansas City

In Arkansas City, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arkansas City had a median family income of $39,962.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Arkansas City residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Arkansas City Housing

In Arkansas City, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Arkansas City, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Arkansas City is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Arkansas City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Arkansas City Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Arkansas City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Arkansas City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Arkansas City, KS

Comparing Arkansas City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime31

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