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Dodge City, KS


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Dodge City, Kansas

Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford county, is 146 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 25,176 people in the city.

The People and Families of Dodge City

In Dodge City, about 53% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Dodge City, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Dodge City. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Dodge City than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dodge City had a median family income of $41,672.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,150) in Dodge City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Dodge City Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Dodge City is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Dodge City, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Dodge City, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city. The commute to work is less of a chore in Dodge City than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDodge City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDodge City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dodge City Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dodge City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dodge City, KS

Comparing Dodge 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity710
Well-Paid Single Men47
Senior Citizens41
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use39
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents103
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime21

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