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Holton, KS


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Holton, Kansas

Holton, Kansas, in Jackson county, is 29 miles N of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 66 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 3,353 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Holton

In Holton, about 52% of adults are married. In Holton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Holton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holton had a median family income of $44,591.

Political Inclinations

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

Holton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Holton that were owner-occupied was 64%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Holton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Holton Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Holton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Holton, KS

Comparing Holton 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 Citizens108
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times74
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime33
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