Arkansas City is a city located in Cowley County Kansas. Arkansas City has a 2024 population of 11,698. Arkansas City is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,964 in 2020.
The average household income in Arkansas City is $65,613 with a poverty rate of 16.86%. The median age in Arkansas City is 35.5 years: 35.6 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arkansas City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,193 | 77.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,460 | 12.26% |
| Other race | 535 | 4.49% |
| Black or African American | 459 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 189 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,712 | 2.38 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 1,882 | 1.17 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 1,856 | 3.14 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Female | 712 | 2.99 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 262 | 4.02 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 523 | 6.87% |
| Associates Degree | 976 | 12.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 846 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 666 | 8.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,742 | 36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 263 | 3.45% |
| Some College | 1,601 | 21.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,575 | 5,245 | 1,401 |
| Hispanic | 1,260 | 956 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 742 | 585 | 67 |
| Other Race | 313 | 180 | 23 |
| Black | 244 | 142 | 2 |
| Native American | 137 | 130 | 19 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,333 | $77,232 | $50,078 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,559 | $63,897 | $65,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,932 | $31,161 | $32,372 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,750 | $44,737 | $40,156 |
| Overall | $38,857 | $43,338 | $35,179 |
| Some College | $36,350 | $43,393 | $31,304 |
$38,857
Average Earnings
$43,338
Average Male
$35,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88% of Arkansas City residents speak only English, while 12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,267 | 1,089 | 14.99% |
| Hispanic | 2,665 | 549 | 20.6% |
| Multiple | 1,402 | 427 | 30.46% |
| Black | 401 | 83 | 20.7% |
| Other | 535 | 65 | 12.15% |
| Native | 187 | 38 | 20.32% |
16.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.25%
Male Poverty Rate
22.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arkansas City is Multiple, with 30.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arkansas City is Other, with 12.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.35% |
| High School | 15.14% |
| Some College | 14.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.46% |
| Female Employed | 10.82% |
| Male Employed | 5.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,361 | $77,264 |
| Households | $53,475 | $65,613 |
| Married Families | $92,394 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,405 | $43,650 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
770
Number of Veterans
750
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 252 |
| First Gulf War | 167 |
| Korea | 130 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 329 |
| 35 to 54 | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 164 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 598 | 8.32% |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 16.18% |
| Black | 24 | 6.98% |
| Native American | 9 | 5.26% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.35%
Born in Arkansas City
91.49%
Native Born
8.51%
Foreign Born
5.15%
Non Citizen
3.36%
Naturalized
91.49% of Arkansas City residents were born in the United States, with 65.35% having been born in Kansas. 5.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,366 | -67 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 11,433 | -66 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 11,499 | -66 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 11,565 | -67 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 11,632 | -66 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 11,698 | -67 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 11,765 | -145 | -1.22% |
| 2022 | 11,910 | -60 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 11,970 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 11,964 | 341 | 2.93% |
| 2019 | 11,623 | -121 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 11,744 | -108 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 11,852 | -140 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 11,992 | -104 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 12,096 | -68 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 12,164 | -108 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 12,272 | -58 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 12,330 | -35 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 12,365 | -45 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 12,410 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,963 | -799 | -6.26% |
| 1990 | 12,762 | -439 | -3.33% |
| 1980 | 13,201 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 1970 | 13,216 | -1,046 | -7.33% |
| 1960 | 14,262 | 1,359 | 10.53% |
| 1950 | 12,903 | 151 | 1.18% |
| 1940 | 12,752 | -1,194 | -8.56% |
| 1930 | 13,946 | 2,693 | 23.93% |
| 1920 | 11,253 | 3,745 | 49.88% |
| 1910 | 7,508 | 1,368 | 22.28% |
| 1900 | 6,140 | -2,207 | -26.44% |
| 1890 | 8,347 | -3,019 | -26.56% |