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Goessel, KS


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Goessel, Kansas

Goessel, Kansas, in Marion county, is 38 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. About 565 people people live in Goessel.

The People and Families of Goessel

In Goessel, about 58% of adults are married. Homes in Goessel tend to contain married couples.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Goessel nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goessel had a median family income of $42,727. As it happens, more people than usual in Goessel are able to work from their homes.

Goessel Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Goessel, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Goessel, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Goessel Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Goessel, KS

Comparing Goessel 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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