Atchison, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Atchison, Kansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
10,561
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$99,600
Median Income
$47,742
Median Rent
$664
Atchison SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Atchison, KS Crime Report
278Total Crimes
2,667.7Total Crimes / 100k People
13.71%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atchison / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 278 | 2,667.7 | 2,624.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 451.0 | 425.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.6 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 364.6 | 346.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 231 | 2,216.7 | 2,199.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 105.6 | 331.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 201 | 1,928.8 | 1,619.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 182.3 | 248.1 | 246.0 |
Atchison, KS Cost Of Living
84Atchison's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Atchison | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
Atchison, KS Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Atchison in Kansas
Map Of Atchison, KS
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Population over time in Atchison
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,561 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 10,675 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 10,727 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 10,798 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,858 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 10,920 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,968 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 10,970 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 10,964 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,949 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atchison
| Race | Atchison | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 75.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.2% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 12.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Atchison
| Gender | Atchison | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atchison for adults over 25
| Education | Atchison | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Atchison, Kansas
| Income | Atchison | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.2% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
