Atchison, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

10,598

Unemployment

3.8%

Poverty

18.2%

Median Home

$89,900

Median Income

$46,465

Median Rent

$615

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Atchison SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Atchison, KS Crime Report

321
Total Crimes

3,054.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

23.33%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Atchison / 100k People	Kansas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	321	3,054.5	2,725.3	2,476.7

Violent Crime	41	390.1	410.8	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	3.6	5.0
Robbery	0	0.0	44.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	35	333.0	314.2	250.2
Property Crime	280	2,664.4	2,314.5	2,109.9
Burglary	32	304.5	342.7	340.5
Larceny	236	2,245.7	1,721.9	1,549.5
Car Theft	12	114.2	249.9	219.9

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Atchison, KS Cost Of Living

86
Atchison's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Atchison	Kansas	National Average
Overall	86	89	100

Services	102	93	100
Groceries	104	93	100
Health	107	99	100
Housing	50	76	100
Transportation	97	95	100
Utilities	98	98	100

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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

Ranks #9 in Cheapest Places To Live In Kansas

Ranks #14 in Most Dangerous Places In Kansas

Ranks #18 in Worst Places To Live In Kansas

Map Of Atchison, KS

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Population over time in Atchison

Year	Population	% Change
2019	10,598	-0.7%
2018	10,675	-0.5%
2017	10,727	-0.7%
2016	10,798	-0.6%
2015	10,858	-0.6%
2014	10,920	-0.4%
2013	10,968	-0.0%
2012	10,970	0.1%
2011	10,964	0.1%
2010	10,949	-

Race / Ethnicity in Atchison

White

84.9% (8,993)

African American

3.9% (416)

American Indian

0.3% (33)

Asian

0.5% (55)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (3)

Two Or More

6.3% (672)

Hispanic

4.0% (426)

Race	Atchison	KS	USA
White	84.9%	75.9%	60.7%
African American	3.9%	5.7%	12.3%
American Indian	0.3%	0.7%	0.7%
Asian	0.5%	2.9%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Two Or More	6.3%	2.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	4.0%	11.9%	18.0%

Gender in Atchison

Female

52.9% (5,611)

Male

47.1% (4,987)

Gender	Atchison	KS	USA
Female	52.9%	50.2%	50.8%
Male	47.1%	49.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Atchison for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (211)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (529)

High School / GED

36.0% (3,815)

Some College

22.0% (2,331)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (953)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (1,483)

Master's Degree

9.0% (953)

Professional Degree

1.0% (105)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (211)

Education	Atchison	KS	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Atchison, Kansas

Less than $10,000

6.7% (71,316)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.8% (93,194)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.0% (117,061)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.0% (95,751)

$35,000 to $49,999

18.5% (196,332)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.2% (192,355)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.7% (113,367)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.2% (139,507)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.7% (28,696)

$200,000 or more

1.2% (12,217)

Income	Atchison	KS	USA
Less than $10,000	6.7%	5.6%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.8%	4.1%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.0%	9.0%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.0%	9.7%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	18.5%	13.7%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%	18.8%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.7%	13.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.2%	14.8%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.7%	5.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	1.2%	5.3%	7.7%