Population 11,842 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stilwell
Household size in Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.99 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Stilwell average 2.78 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.99 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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 Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Stilwell skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
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 Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Stilwell: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. No other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Stilwell
Renters in Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Stilwell is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
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 Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Stilwell: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Stilwell has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Kansas cities.
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 Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Stilwell is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only six of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,129 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,583 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,585 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,561 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$433 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Stilwell runs $1,561 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Kansas City area overall ($1,395). Rent has climbed $433 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Stilwell
Bachelor's degrees in Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.1% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.1% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.1% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Stilwell is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Only three of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.9% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Stilwell: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Stilwell has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Kansas cities.
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 Stilwell
| Period | Stilwell | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Stilwell has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Stilwell has lower unemployment than the great majority of Kansas cities. 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).
Stilwell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stilwell | 2.78 | 43.0 | 4.3% | 15.1% | 4.9% | 1999 | $1,561 | 62.1% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Shawnee Mission | 2.45 | 46.6 | 2.2% | 0.0% | 13.9% | 1984 | $1,729 | 62.1% | 99.9% | 3.3% |
| Loch Lloyd | 2.16 | 59.7 | 5.6% | 0.0% | 7.4% | 2003 | $1,620 | 67.1% | 98.4% | 3.7% |
| Bucyrus | 2.91 | 44.3 | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1995 | $1,305 | 55.1% | 98.3% | 2.5% |
| Leawood | 2.49 | 46.8 | 5.0% | 22.7% | 6.4% | 1988 | $1,847 | 74.0% | 98.3% | 2.4% |
| Jaudon | 2.45 | 44.4 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 1982 | $1,176 | 25.9% | 94.0% | 5.5% |
| Belton | 2.45 | 39.8 | 17.9% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,393 | 25.5% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| Overland Park | 2.40 | 39.6 | 7.6% | 40.4% | 6.5% | 1986 | $1,630 | 62.5% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Ocheltree | 2.63 | 43.6 | 10.2% | 4.9% | 6.8% | 2011 | $1,264 | 54.7% | 98.6% | 4.7% |
| Wea | 2.58 | 48.9 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,263 | 43.6% | 98.8% | 1.4% |
| Olathe | 2.80 | 38.7 | 8.6% | 23.8% | 4.1% | 1995 | $1,599 | 52.7% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
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 Stilwell. 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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