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
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Abilene | 6,591 | 6,852 | 6,324 | 6,212 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 368 |
5-9 | 404 |
10-14 | 401 |
15-19 | 409 |
20-24 | 363 |
25-29 | 314 |
30-34 | 351 |
35-39 | 374 |
40-44 | 378 |
45-49 | 344 |
50-54 | 356 |
55-59 | 364 |
60-64 | 434 |
65-69 | 389 |
70-74 | 382 |
75-79 | 262 |
80-84 | 188 |
85+ | 243 |
18+ | 4,897 |
Median Age | 42 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Population by Race
Abilene | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 6,324.00 |
White Alone | 91% |
Black Alone | 1.04% |
American Indian Alone | 0.41% |
Asian Alone | 0.33% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.16% |
Some Other Race | 1.52% |
Two or More Races | 5.53% |
Hispanic Origin | 6.58% |
Diversity Index | 27.10 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Growth Rate
Abilene | 2024 - 2029 |
---|---|
Population | -0.36% |
Households | -0.01% |
Families | -0.05% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 2,854 | 2,882 | 2,780 | 2,779 |
Housing Units | 3,124 | 3,148 | 3,111 | 3,113 |
Owner Occupied Units | 1,941 | 1,966 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 839 | 813 | ||
Vacant Units | 331 | 334 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Home Value
Abilene | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $149,295 | $162,053 |
Average Home Value | $180,744 | $194,583 |
<$50,000 | 79 | 61 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 437 | 399 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 461 | 422 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 401 | 419 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 158 | 175 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 132 | 159 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 173 | 207 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 65 | 83 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 16 | 15 |
$1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 65 |
2000-2009 | 164 |
1990-1999 | 197 |
1980-1989 | 229 |
1970-1979 | 438 |
1960-1969 | 331 |
1950-1959 | 660 |
1940-1949 | 186 |
1939 or Before | 1,078 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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Income
Abilene | 2024 | 2029 |
---|---|---|
Median Household | $62,054 | $69,429 |
Average Household | $96,275 | $108,943 |
Per Capita | $42,349 | $48,764 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Household Income
Abilene | 2024 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 229 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 269 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 144 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 448 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 519 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 341 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 340 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 242 |
$200,000+ | 248 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 3,237 |
In-County Residents | 2,325 |
Out-of-County Residents | 888 |
Drive Alone | 2,148 |
Carpooled | 389 |
Public Transport | 24 |
Work at Home | 432 |
Motorcycle | 0 |
Bicycle | 46 |
Walked | 183 |
Other | 15 |
Less than 5 minutes | 296 |
5-9 minutes | 999 |
10-14 minutes | 369 |
15-19 minutes | 129 |
20-24 minutes | 103 |
25-29 minutes | 84 |
30-34 minutes | 395 |
35-39 minutes | 195 |
40-44 minutes | 79 |
45-59 minutes | 106 |
60-89 minutes | 40 |
90+ minutes | 9 |
Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 3,907 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 22 |
Mining | 0 |
Utilities | 39 |
Construction | 85 |
Manufacturing | 257 |
Wholesale Trade | 34 |
Retail Trade | 470 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 113 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 1 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 31 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 193 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 12 |
Gasoline Stations | 56 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 8 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 32 |
General Merchandise Str | 24 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 157 |
Information | 213 |
Finance & Insurance | 149 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 67 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 38 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 44 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 53 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 92 |
Legal Services | 16 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 7 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 33 |
Educational Services | 374 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 678 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 74 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 292 |
Accommodation | 38 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 254 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 210 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 28 |
Public Administration Emp | 610 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
Educational Attainment (25+)
Abilene | 2024 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 129 |
Some High School | 154 |
GED | 133 |
Graduated High School | 1,183 |
Some College/No Degree | 1,052 |
Associates Degree | 543 |
Bachelor's Degree | 923 |
Graduate Degree | 262 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 457 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 4 |
Mining Bus | 0 |
Utilities Bus | 4 |
Construction Bus | 20 |
Manufacturing Bus | 12 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 7 |
Retail Trade Bus | 61 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 8 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 1 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 5 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 13 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 3 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 7 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 4 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 15 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 5 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 12 |
Information Bus | 13 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 32 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 9 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 7 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 16 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 23 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 22 |
Legal Services Bus | 6 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 2 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 8 |
Educational Services Bus | 10 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 48 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 14 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 26 |
Accommodation Bus | 7 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 19 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 65 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 9 |
Public Administration Bus | 52 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13
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