Abilene, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,362
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
9.4%
Median Home
$117,500
Median Income
$50,183
Median Rent
$672
Abilene SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
10
Abilene, KS Crime Report
95
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,523.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-38.48%
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 | 2,725.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 160.4 | 410.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 16.0 | 44.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 112.3 | 314.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 85 | 1,363.3 | 2,314.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 14 | 224.5 | 342.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 62 | 994.4 | 1,721.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 144.3 | 249.9 | 219.9 |
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 | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 87 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,362 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 6,422 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 6,487 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 6,598 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 6,671 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,729 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 6,802 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,826 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,818 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,785 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Abilene
| Race | Abilene | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 75.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 11.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Abilene
| Gender | Abilene | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Abilene for adults over 25
| Education | Abilene | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 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 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 9.7% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.4% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.0% | 14.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
