Atchison is a city located in Atchison County Kansas. Atchison has a 2024 population of 10,602. It is also the county seat of Atchison County. Atchison is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,872 in 2020.
The average household income in Atchison is $62,701 with a poverty rate of 17.32%. The median age in Atchison is 29.7 years: 29.4 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atchison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,068 | 83.7% |
| Two or more races | 868 | 8.01% |
| Black or African American | 593 | 5.47% |
| Other race | 221 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,666 | 2.48 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 1,386 | 3.22 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 1,296 | 1.23 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Female | 704 | 3.06 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Male | 280 | 3.1 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 383 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 934 | 15.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 707 | 11.72% |
| High School Graduate | 2,404 | 39.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 1,265 | 20.98% |
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 | 5,150 | 4,951 | 1,553 |
| Black | 380 | 329 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 368 | 292 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 124 | 26 |
| Other Race | 71 | 65 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 13 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 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 asian people with a rate of 54.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,340 | $57,056 | $42,377 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,450 | $64,219 | $56,417 |
| High School Graduate | $27,132 | $34,671 | $25,191 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,780 | $17,738 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,050 | $43,839 | $31,168 |
| Some College | $39,601 | $41,985 | $35,867 |
$38,050
Average Earnings
$43,839
Average Male
$31,168
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.61% of Atchison residents speak only English, while 3.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,693 | 1,102 | 14.32% |
| Multiple | 769 | 237 | 30.82% |
| Other | 213 | 140 | 65.73% |
| Black | 556 | 116 | 20.86% |
| Hispanic | 410 | 77 | 18.78% |
| Asian | 62 | 14 | 22.58% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
17.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.01%
Male Poverty Rate
21.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atchison is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atchison is White, with 14.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.5% |
| High School | 24.13% |
| Some College | 9.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.87% |
| Male Employed | 8.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,970 | $71,224 |
| Households | $50,344 | $62,701 |
| Married Families | $83,245 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $44,107 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
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
551
Number of Veterans
530
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 191 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 77 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 5.37% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 25.24% |
| Black | 33 | 7.95% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
60.56%
Born in Atchison
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
97.81% of Atchison residents were born in the United States, with 60.56% having been born in Kansas. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,265 | -68 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 10,333 | -67 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 10,400 | -67 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 10,467 | -68 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 10,535 | -67 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 10,602 | -68 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 10,670 | -21 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 10,691 | -116 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 10,807 | -65 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 10,872 | 367 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 10,505 | -43 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 10,548 | -75 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 10,623 | -32 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 10,655 | -36 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 10,691 | -71 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 10,762 | -100 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 10,862 | -53 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 10,915 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,904 | -64 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 10,968 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,232 | -424 | -3.98% |
| 1990 | 10,656 | -751 | -6.58% |
| 1980 | 11,407 | -1,158 | -9.22% |
| 1970 | 12,565 | 36 | 0.29% |
| 1960 | 12,529 | -263 | -2.06% |
| 1950 | 12,792 | 144 | 1.14% |
| 1940 | 12,648 | -376 | -2.89% |
| 1930 | 13,024 | 394 | 3.12% |
| 1920 | 12,630 | -3,799 | -23.12% |
| 1910 | 16,429 | 707 | 4.5% |
| 1900 | 15,722 | 1,759 | 12.6% |
| 1890 | 13,963 | -1,142 | -7.56% |
| 1880 | 15,105 | 8,051 | 114.13% |
| 1870 | 7,054 | 4,438 | 169.65% |
| 1860 | 2,616 | -7,649 | -74.52% |