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Wakeeney, KS


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WaKeeney, Kansas

About 1,924 people people live in WaKeeney.

The People and Families of WaKeeney

In WaKeeney, about 60% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in WaKeeney, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds WaKeeney nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, WaKeeney had a median family income of $40,547.

WaKeeney Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in WaKeeney, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Kansas.

Commuting

In WaKeeney, 91% of commuters drive to work. In WaKeeney, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wakeeney Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wakeeney Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Wakeeney Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of WaKeeney, KS

Comparing Wakeeney 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 Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32

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