Abilene, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,258
Unemployment
1.9%
Poverty
8.3%
Median Home
$113,200
Median Income
$47,829
Median Rent
$662
Abilene SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Abilene, KS Crime Report
95
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,523.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-35.05%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Abilene / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 95 | 1,523.7 | 2,624.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 160.4 | 425.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 16.0 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 112.3 | 346.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 85 | 1,363.3 | 2,199.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 224.5 | 331.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 62 | 994.4 | 1,619.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 144.3 | 248.1 | 246.0 |
Abilene, KS Cost Of Living
84
Abilene's Overall Cost Of Living
Abilene's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Abilene | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
Abilene, KS Photos
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Rankings for Abilene in Kansas
Map Of Abilene, KS
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Population over time in Abilene
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,258 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 6,422 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 6,487 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 6,598 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 6,671 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 6,729 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 6,802 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,826 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,818 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,785 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Abilene
| Race | Abilene | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 75.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.6% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 12.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Abilene
| Gender | Abilene | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Abilene for adults over 25
| Education | Abilene | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Abilene, Kansas
| Income | Abilene | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.5% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.0% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
