Total Population
6,396
Population
Growth Rate
-0.21%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
25.000
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
2,795
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%
Median Household
$60,400 $66,867
Average Household
$94,411 $108,772
Per Capita
$41,281 $48,033
Total Businesses
445
Total Employed
3,684
Workers 16+
3,271
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
43
Employed
663
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
62
Employed
513
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
54
Employed
498
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
378
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
28
Employed
297
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
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