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Halstead, KS


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Halstead, Kansas

Halstead, Kansas, in Harvey county, is 23 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city is in the Wichita area. There are 1,873 residents in Halstead.

The People and Families of Halstead

In Halstead, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Halstead had a median family income of $51,458. Most of the residents of Halstead tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Halstead is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Halstead Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Halstead that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Halstead, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Halstead Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Halstead Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Halstead Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Halstead Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Halstead People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Halstead, KS

Comparing Halstead 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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