Community Profiles

Rich in agricultural heritage, Carlton is located in Southwest Dickinson County just off Highway 4.  This small community, once a station and shipping point for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad, is today home to 42 residents.  Businesses include Martin's Weld Shop, Central Kansas Well Drilling, Rader Grader Parking Lot and Driveway Reconditioning Service, several area mechanic shops and the Carlton Presbyterian Church.  Carlton's Annual Christmas Celebration is an event hosted by the City Council with special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, which the entire community looks forward to attending each year!  The community has also become known as a geocaching spot and visitors, like the Wichita Model A car club, stop by several times a year to take photos with the sign in Carlton that reads "In 1986 Nothing Happened Here."

Located 30 minutes from Abilene or Salina, and just over an hour from Wichita, Carlton offers quiet country living while still being close to many desirable amenities, such as health care and shopping.  Carlton has affordable housing and quality education opportunities as it is served by several school districts, including Rural Vista 481, Abilene 435, Centre 397 and Chapman 473.

There are some building site opportunites for development in Carlton and the community has access to county water and sewer and a fiber optic broadband communications network.  Being located just off Highway 4, Carlton is accessible to transporting and receiving goods.

 

Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Carlton43413938

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-4222
5-9222
10-14222
15-19222
20-24121
25-29222
30-34222
35-39222
40-44222
45-49422
50-54422
55-59342
60-64344
65-69334
70-74223
75-79222
80-84122
85+101
18+323131
Median Age494951

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Race

Carlton2022
Total39.000
White Alone92.310
Black Alone0.000
American Indian Alone0.000
Asian Alone0.000
Pacific Islander Alone0.000
Some Other Race2.560
Two or More Races5.130
Hispanic Origin2.560
Diversity Index18.700

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Growth Rate

Carlton2022 - 2027
Population-0.52%
Households-1.37%
Families-1.89%
Median Household Income0%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households14161514
Housing Units18191918
Owner Occupied Units1211
Renter Occupied Units33
Vacant Units44

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Home Value

Carlton20222027
Median Home Value$175,000$187,500
Average Home Value$172,917$181,818
<$50,00011
$50,000 - $99,99921
$100,000 - $149,99922
$150,000 - $199,99922
$200,000 - $249,99933
$250,000 - $299,99911
$300,000 - $399,99911
$400,000 - $499,99900
$500,000 - $749,99900
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later0
2000-20090
1990-19990
1980-19890
1970-19790
1960-19690
1950-19590
1940-19494
1939 or Before11

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Income
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Income

Carlton20222027
Median Household$89,640$89,951
Average Household$109,205$108,855
Per Capita$42,739$46,846

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Household Income Base

Carlton2022
<$15,0001
$15,000 - $24,9990
$25,000 - $34,9991
$35,000 - $49,9991
$50,000 - $74,9992
$75,000 - $99,9993
$100,000 - $149,9995
$150,000 - $199,9990
$200,000+1

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+7
In-County Residents3
Out-of-County Residents4
Drive Alone5
Carpooled0
Public Transport0
Work at Home0
Less than 5 minutes0
5-9 minutes1
10-14 minutes2
15-19 minutes0
20-24 minutes2
25-29 minutes0
30-34 minutes0
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes1
45-59 minutes0
60-89 minutes1
90+ minutes0
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees10
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction1
Manufacturing4
Wholesale Trade5
  
Retail Trade0
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip0
Food & Beverage Stores0
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music0
General Merchandise Str0
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse0
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv0
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services0
HealthCare/Social Assist0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs0
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin0
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp0

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Carlton2022
Some High School0
Graduated High School8
Associates Degree4
Bachelor's Degree6
Graduate Degree2

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses3
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus1
Manufacturing Bus1
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus0
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus0
Food & Beverage Stores Bus0
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus0
General Merchandise Str Bus0
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus0
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus0
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus0
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus0
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus0
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus0

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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