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Oberlin, Kansas is 214 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 226 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Decatur county. The population of the city is 1,994.
In Oberlin, about 59% of adults are married. Adults in Oberlin are more likely than in most places to live alone.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Oberlin.
In 2000, Oberlin had a median family income of $34,583. A sizable number of people in Oberlin work from home.
Among Oberlin political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Oberlin, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners.
In Oberlin, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Comparing Oberlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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