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Whitewater, KS


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Whitewater, Kansas

Whitewater, Kansas, in Butler county, is 21 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. The city is in the Wichita area. There are 653 residents in Whitewater.

The People and Families of Whitewater

In Whitewater, about 59% of adults are married. When people think of Whitewater, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitewater had a median family income of $43,984. In Whitewater, most people are middle class or better. The city is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. Lots of residents of Whitewater prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Whitewater Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Whitewater that were owner-occupied was 78%.

Commuting

In Whitewater, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Whitewater People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Whitewater Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Whitewater, KS

Comparing Whitewater 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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