Dighton township is located in Lane County Kansas. Dighton township has a 2024 population of 1,107. Dighton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Dighton township is $84,423 with a poverty rate of 11.48%. The median age in Dighton township is 50.1 years: 48.9 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dighton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 792 | 86.75% |
| Other race | 63 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 470 | 1.93 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 213 | 1.04 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 208 | 2.66 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Female | 25 | 2.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 24 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
2.61
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 1.71% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 12.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 18.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 7.3% |
| High School Graduate | 163 | 25.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.31% |
| Some College | 223 | 34.63% |
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 | 531 | 528 | 145 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 8 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 12 |
| Asian | 17 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,696 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,354 | $45,000 | $31,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,645 | $44,583 | $37,692 |
| Some College | $40,489 | $41,579 | $38,558 |
$41,645
Average Earnings
$44,583
Average Male
$37,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.72% of Dighton township residents speak only English, while 16.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 693 | 57 | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 42 | 24.56% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
11.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.57%
Male Poverty Rate
9.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dighton township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dighton township is White, with 8.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
| High School | 2.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,844 | $108,698 |
| Households | $49,891 | $84,423 |
| Married Families | $111,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,552 | $50,957 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
91
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 14.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
72.4%
Born in Dighton township
92.44%
Native Born
7.56%
Foreign Born
3.5%
Non Citizen
4.05%
Naturalized
92.44% of Dighton township residents were born in the United States, with 72.4% having been born in Kansas. 3.5% 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 | 1,052 | -11 | -1.03% |
| 2028 | 1,063 | -11 | -1.02% |
| 2027 | 1,074 | -11 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 1,085 | -11 | -1% |
| 2025 | 1,096 | -11 | -0.99% |
| 2024 | 1,107 | -11 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 1,118 | -11 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 1,129 | -12 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 1,141 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 1,146 | 41 | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 1,105 | -8 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 1,113 | -9 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 1,122 | -35 | -3.03% |
| 2016 | 1,157 | -24 | -2.03% |
| 2015 | 1,181 | -26 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 1,207 | -23 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 1,230 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 1,218 | -45 | -3.56% |
| 2011 | 1,263 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 1,258 | 0 | 0% |