Total Population
6,572
Population
Growth Rate
-0.36%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
23.700
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.
Households
2,764
Total Housing Units
3,094
Owner Occupied
1,872
Renter Occupied
892
Vacant
330
Median Home Value
$127,048
Average Home Value
$149,546
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.36%
Per Capita Income
1.72%
Median Household
$51,566 $53,964
Average Household
$70,166 $76,527
Per Capita
$29,461 $32,091
Total Businesses
428
Total Employed
3,507
Workers 16+
3,105
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
42
Employed
634
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
55
Employed
528
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
60
Employed
420
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
385
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
25
Employed
275
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
250
Some
High School
254
Graduated
High School
1,303
Associates
Degree
367
Bachelor's
Degree
968
Graduate
Degree
295
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
2,487
Non-Resident Commuters
600
Drive Alone
2,283
Carpooled
482
Public
18
Work At Home
143