Ottawa, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,308
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
14.9%
Median Home
$114,700
Median Income
$47,233
Median Rent
$768
Ottawa SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Ottawa, KS Cost Of Living
84
Ottawa's Overall Cost Of Living
Ottawa's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ottawa | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
Ottawa, KS Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Ichabod | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 (talk) | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bhall87 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Ottawa in Kansas
Map Of Ottawa, KS
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3
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4
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Ottawa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,308 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 12,275 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 12,321 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 12,433 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 12,487 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 12,548 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 12,575 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 12,596 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,584 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,552 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ottawa
| Race | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 75.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 12.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ottawa
| Gender | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ottawa for adults over 25
| Education | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ottawa, Kansas
| Income | Ottawa | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.9% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
