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Arkansas City, Kansas, in Cowley county, is 46 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 11,963.
In Arkansas City, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Arkansas City had a median family income of $39,962.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Arkansas City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | |  |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Arkansas City colleges • Arkansas City travel • Arkansas City mortgages and property.
 | Arkansas City Colleges Arkansas City colleges and trade schools. |
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 | Arkansas City Mortgage Arkansas City property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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