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Quinter, KS


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Quinter, Kansas

Quinter, Kansas, in Gove county, is 183 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 961.

The People and Families of Quinter

In Quinter, about 66% of adults are married. Quinter is considered a city for married couples and families. A relatively large number of people in the city live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in Quinter. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Quinter had a median family income of $41,111. An unusual characteristic of Quinter is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

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

Quinter Housing

About 79% of housing units in Quinter are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Quinter, 77% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Quinter than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyQuinter Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Quinter Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Quinter, KS

Comparing Quinter 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built46
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