Total Population
6,324
Population
Growth Rate
-0.15%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
24.500
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
2,755
Total Housing Units
3,107
Owner Occupied
1,926
Renter Occupied
829
Vacant
352
Median Home Value
$130,529
Average Home Value
$159,143
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.29%
Median Household
$57,487 $62,626
Average Household
$82,544 $92,052
Per Capita
$35,441 $39,696
Total Businesses
445
Total Employed
3,538
Workers 16+
3,169
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
42
Employed
635
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
57
Employed
522
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
61
Employed
420
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
375
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
27
Employed
288
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
20
Employed
246
Some
High School
220
Graduated
High School
1,300
Associates
Degree
389
Bachelor's
Degree
981
Graduate
Degree
290
Average Commute Time
15 min.
Resident Commuters
2,486
Non-Resident Commuters
646
Drive Alone
2,303
Carpooled
453
Public
37
Work At Home
185