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Larned, KS


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Larned, Kansas

Larned, Kansas, in Pawnee county, is 101 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 4,236.

The People and Families of Larned

In Larned, about 55% of adults are married. Larned offers a lot of one-person housing.

Approximately 9% of Larned is non-white. No single racial group represents Larned, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Larned had a median family income of $46,776. Larned enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Larned gave more campaign money ($1,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Larned Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Larned. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Larned, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Larned tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Larned, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLarned Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Larned Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Larned Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Larned Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Larned Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Larned, KS

Comparing Larned 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime33

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