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Ulysses, KS


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Ulysses, Kansas

Ulysses, Kansas is 165 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 207 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Grant county. The population of the city is 5,960.

The People and Families of Ulysses

In Ulysses, about 67% of adults are married. Ulysses, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Ulysses.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ulysses had a median family income of $47,734.

Political Inclinations

Among Ulysses political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,800. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Ulysses Housing

Of the housing in Ulysses, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Ulysses, 95% of commuters drive to work. Ulysses features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyUlysses Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ulysses Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ulysses, KS

Comparing Ulysses 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 Old910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime55

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