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Kinsley, KS


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Kinsley, Kansas

Kinsley, Kansas, in Edwards county, is 114 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 1,658.

The People and Families of Kinsley

In Kinsley, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Kinsley live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kinsley had a median family income of $37,961.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Kinsley residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kinsley Housing

In Kinsley, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Kinsley, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Kinsley is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Kinsley Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Kinsley Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Kinsley, KS

Comparing Kinsley 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men77
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built22
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