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

6,324

Population
Growth Rate

-0.36%

Median Age

42

Diversity Index

27.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing & Income

Households

2,780

Total Housing Units

3,111


Owner Occupied

1,941

Renter Occupied

839

Vacant

331

Median Home Value

$149,295


Average Home Value

$180,744

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.86%

Income Projection

Median Household

$62,054 $69,429


Average Household

$96,275 $108,943


Per Capita

$42,349 $48,764

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Workforce

Total Businesses

457

Total Employed

3,907

Workers 16+

3,237

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

48

Employed

678

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

52

Employed

610

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

61

Employed

470

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

374

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

26

Employed

292

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

257

Some
High School

154

Graduated
High School

1,183

Associates
Degree

543

Bachelor's
Degree

923

Graduate
Degree

262

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

2,325

Non-Resident Commuters

888

Drive Alone

2,148

Carpooled

389

Public

24

Work At Home

432

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13