Population 12,255 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Atchison
Household size in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Atchison holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.48 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.0, Atchison is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 34.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only six of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Atchison: 15.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Atchison has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kansas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Atchison
Renters in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Atchison is just as common as it is nationally: 34.8% of households rent. Nearly half of owners (46.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Atchison: 18.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Atchison is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $630 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $628 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $689 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $911 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Atchison costs $911 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $281 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Atchison
Bachelor's degrees in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Atchison than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Atchison: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Atchison
| Period | Atchison | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Atchison runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Atchison compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison | 2.74 | 33.0 | 15.0% | 34.8% | 18.8% | 1963 | $911 | 26.8% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| Winthrop | 3.20 | 34.8 | 1.5% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 1978 | $944 | 15.2% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| Lewis and Clark Village | 3.20 | 34.8 | 1.5% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 1978 | $944 | 15.2% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| St. Pats | 2.57 | 41.0 | 2.2% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 1989 | $861 | 24.0% | 79.4% | 2.4% |
| Rushville | 2.78 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 19.1% | 12.5% | 1977 | $855 | 15.0% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
| Doniphan | 2.42 | 39.6 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 17.6% | 1975 | $1,064 | 25.9% | 94.5% | 0.4% |
| Cummings | 2.48 | 42.3 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1990 | $850 | 21.2% | 84.9% | 2.3% |
| Iatan | 2.89 | 41.7 | 1.3% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 1994 | $745 | 46.3% | 97.0% | 0.9% |
| Lancaster | 2.50 | 46.8 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 18.5% | 1964 | $786 | 11.7% | 92.1% | 1.6% |
| Potter | 2.68 | 45.0 | 6.5% | 10.6% | 8.1% | 1984 | $893 | 23.2% | 83.3% | 2.8% |
| Farmington | 2.28 | 42.8 | 5.6% | 2.6% | 12.4% | 1991 | $850 | 14.8% | 98.3% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Atchison. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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