Abilene, Kansas
Abilene: City in Kansas, United States
About
Abilene is a city located in the county of Dickinson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,844 and a population density of 565 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,123 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Abilene
| Population : | 6,123 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Dickinson County |
| Postal code : | 67410 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 12.12 km2 |
| Official name : | Abilene |
| Altitude : | 1,155 feet / 352 meters |
| Capital city : | Abilene is capital of Dickinson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 21:22:39 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 505 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Abilene is located at 38°55'2"N 97°12'50"W (38.9172200, -97.2139100).
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Official website of Abilene
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Abilene decreased by 11.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,844 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,804 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,746 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,593 | -2.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,545 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,502 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,404 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,350 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,288 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,201 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,123 | -1.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,031 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,134 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,287 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,123 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 87.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,183 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
Abilene zip code is 67410.
County name: Dickinson, County
fips: 20041
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $189,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,505 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $595 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,066 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,219 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.96 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 161,635 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,955 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,180 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,045 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,308 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 864 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 345 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 69 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,201 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,144 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,890.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.12 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $134,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,319 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $518 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $940 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,906 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,344 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,415 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 131,346 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 166,782 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,399 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,708 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,195 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 484 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 769.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.49 |
People born in Abilene (12)
People born in Abilene, including film director, actor, and screenwriter Harry Beaumont, actor Leo Pierson, President of Kansas State University Milton Stover Eisenhower, .
List
- Curtis D. Summers (Engineer and roller coaster designer) he was born in 17/09/1929
- Deane Waldo Malott (American academic administrator) he was born in 10/07/1898
- Earl D. Eisenhower (American politician) he was born in 01/02/1898
- Everett W. Stewart (American flying ace) he was born in 18/07/1915
- Hy Vandenberg (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 17/03/1906
- Ralph Faulkner (Fencer, actor (1891-1987)) he was born in 20/07/1891
- Andy Hess (American politician) he was born in 20/07/1923
- Joan Hovis she was born in 03/04/1932
- Elizabeth Baker (economist) she was born in 10/12/1885
Schools in Abilene
College & universities near Abilene, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478917 | Hays Academy of Hair Design | Salina (KS) | 67401-0000 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Abilene, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
| HUT | Hutchinson | North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Abilene
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Abilen Post Office | Abilene (KS) | 67410 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Abilene , Texas The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas. It is located in the north-central part of the state. Abilene is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abilene Zoo and the Abilene Christian University. with a population of 124,407 people.
Other cities in Dickinson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickinson County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon | 991 | Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Hope | 324 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Woodbine | 163 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Enterprise | 121 | City in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States |
| Holland | 114 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Buckeye | 106 | Township in Dickinson County, Kansas |
| Manchester | 95 | City in Kansas |
| Chapman | 66 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Carlton | 40 | City in Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Abilene distances to largest Kansas cities
