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Bonner Springs, Kansas


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Bonner Springs, Kansas

Bonner Springs, Kansas, in Wyandotte county, is 12 miles NW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and 16 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Bonner Springs has a population of 6,768.

The People and Families of Bonner Springs

In Bonner Springs, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bonner Springs had a median family income of $50,476. Bonner Springs is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bonner Springs ($500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bonner Springs Housing

About 70% of housing units in Bonner Springs are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Bonner Springs, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Bonner Springs Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bonner Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bonner Springs Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bonner Springs Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bonner Springs, KS

Comparing Bonner Springs 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime21

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