Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

126,352

0.472% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

0.258% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.1%

1.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,294

7.95% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$85,900

3% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,465

1.05% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS had a population of 126k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $48,294. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined from 126,951 to 126,352, a −0.472% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,736 to $48,294, a 7.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.78%), White (Hispanic) (4.11%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%).

3.84% of the households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Pittsburg State University (1,790 degrees awarded in 2021), Neosho County Community College (820 degrees), and Coffeyville Community College (374 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was $85,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS borders Emporia City PUMA, KS, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Lawrence, Henry, Vernon, Cedar, Barton, St. Clair & Dade Counties PUMA, MO, Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, and Washington, Osage (North & West), Pawnee & Creek (Northwest) Counties PUMA, OK.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is home to a population of 126k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.88% of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.38k people).

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Spanish (3,042 households), German (537 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (205 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,395

Women

50.2%

62,933

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 126,328 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 155
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.04k ± 397
White (Hispanic)
5.2k ± 355

5.7%

Hispanic Population

7.21k people

5.7% of the people in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are hispanic (7.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
696 ± 646 people
Guatemala
676 ± 637 people
India
258 ± 394 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 696 Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents, followed by Guatemala with 676 and India with 258.

Foreign-Born Population

1.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.38k people

1.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.48k people

As of 2021, 1.88% of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS residents (2.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 1.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,042 households (2.56%)
German
537 households (0.453%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
205 households (0.173%)

3.84% of the households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Spanish. 2.56% of the households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,651 ± 299
Gulf War (2001-)
950 ± 177
Gulf War (1990s)
737 ± 158

Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS employs 54.5k people. The largest industries in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (4,141 people), Construction (2,843 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,839 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($117,001), Offices of optometrists ($102,362), and Legal services ($92,678).

Males in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,205. The income inequality in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,553

Women

48.2%

28,490

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2020 was 55,043 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

54.5k

2021 Value

−1.05%

1 Year decline

± −1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 55k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, are Registered nurses (1,446 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,338 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,315 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.5k

2021 Value

−1.05%

1 Year decline

± −1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 55k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,141 people), Construction (2,843 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,839 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,360

Median earning men ± $1,280

$27,816

Median earning women ± $1,214

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,966), Public Administration ($46,070), and Manufacturing ($43,856).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,828), Construction ($41,071), and Public Administration ($38,516).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS awarded 3,391 degrees. The student population of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,307 male students and 6,105 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are White (2,541 and 77.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (225 and 6.89%), Black or African American (194 and 5.94%), and Two or More Races (164 and 5.02%).

The largest universities in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Pittsburg State University (1,790 and 52.8%), Neosho County Community College (820 and 24.2%), and Coffeyville Community College (374 and 11%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (517 and 15.2%), Registered Nursing (271 and 7.99%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (261 and 7.7%).

The median tuition cost in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS for a public four year colleges is $5,836 for in-state students and $17,180 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,412 (46.5% men and 53.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,412 students enrolled in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,383 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
56 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
140 degree-majors awarded
Construction Management
91 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pittsburg State University
1,790 degrees awarded
Neosho County Community College
820 degrees awarded
Coffeyville Community College
374 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pittsburg State University with 1,790 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,442 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, which is 0.74 times less than the 1,949 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,541 degrees mean that there were 11.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 225 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,836) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,908) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,075) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.421% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.41% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.1k), Some college (27.9k), and Bachelors Degree (13.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was $85,900 in 2021, which is 0.351 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $83,400 to $85,900, a 3% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is $48,294. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$85,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,414

$34,111

Median Property Taxes

±$1,100

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.3% of the housing units in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,294

Median Household Income

± $1,495

49.9k

Number of Households

± 1,405

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.9k households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS grew to $48,294 from the previous year's value of $44,736.

The following chart displays the households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (9.84%)
Worked At Home (3.63%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.84%) and those who worked at home (3.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS (20.9k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS declined by 1.1% from 11.5% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.