Abilene

Abilene is the county seat of Dickinson County, which is located in north central Kansas. Interstate 70, which runs through Denver and Kansas city, lies in the northern portion of Abilene. Interstate 135, which is the primary north-south route through Kansas, is approximately 25 miles to the west of Abilene. The city is approximately 25 miles from the Cities of Salina (population 45,679) and Junction City (population 18,886). Salina is the primary regional employment center in North Central Kansas. 

A total of 2,369 acres were assessed, this figure does not include land used for public rights-of-way, public drainage structures and railroad rights-of-way. Nearly 40% of the total land area in the city is dedicated to single-family detached residential uses. Manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and utilities include an additional 23% of the land area, which includes the airport property. 

The population of Abilene has been remarkably stable for nearly 50 years.  Abilene is the home of USD 435. There are a total of 5 schools within the District and one parochial school. Abilene is rich in history as we have many historic tourist attractions such as Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, the Heritage Center, Greyhound Hall of Fame, Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad, the Seelye Mansion and Old Abilene Town to name a few. Abilene also hosts the Greyhound Nationals in both the Spring and fall. 

 

Population

Total Population

6,396

Population
Growth Rate

-0.21%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

25.000

Housing & Income

Households

2,795

Total Housing Units

3,123


Owner Occupied

1,976

Renter Occupied

819

Vacant

328

Median Home Value

$142,261


Average Home Value

$172,824

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.08%

Income Projection

Median Household

$60,400 $66,867


Average Household

$94,411 $108,772


Per Capita

$41,281 $48,033

Workforce

Total Businesses

445

Total Employed

3,684

Workers 16+

3,271

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

43

Employed

663

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

62

Employed

513

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

54

Employed

498

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

378

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

28

Employed

297

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

251

Some
High School

222

Graduated
High School

1,086

Associates
Degree

524

Bachelor's
Degree

1,073

Graduate
Degree

277

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

2,459

Non-Resident Commuters

782

Drive Alone

2,238

Carpooled

471

Public

30

Work At Home

354