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Mulvane, KS


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Mulvane, Kansas

Mulvane, Kansas, in Sedgwick county, is 15 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. The city is considered part of the Wichita metropolitan area. Mulvane has a population of 5,155.

The People and Families of Mulvane

In Mulvane, about 67% of adults are married. Mulvane is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mulvane had a median family income of $56,285. Mulvane is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Mulvane finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mulvane Housing

About 76% of housing units in Mulvane are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Mulvane pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Mulvane, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Mulvane Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Mulvane Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Mulvane Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Mulvane People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mulvane Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Mulvane, KS

Comparing Mulvane 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
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men69
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times52
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime75

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