Smoky Hill township is located in Geary County Kansas. Smoky Hill township has a 2024 population of 8,680. Smoky Hill township is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -5.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,218 in 2020.
The average household income in Smoky Hill township is $59,588 with a poverty rate of 27.43%. The median age in Smoky Hill township is 23.3 years: 23.2 years for males, and 23.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smoky Hill township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,254 | 69.76% |
| Two or more races | 932 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 828 | 9.24% |
| Other race | 515 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 374 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.26% |
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 | 2,673 | 3.08 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
| Married | 1,927 | 3.53 | 7.6 | 92.4 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.26 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Female | 282 | 2.5 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 148 | 2.16 | 0 | 100 |
3.3
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
10.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 0.63% |
| Associates Degree | 680 | 17.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 756 | 18.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 361 | 9.07% |
| High School Graduate | 857 | 21.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 1,285 | 32.27% |
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 | 2,662 | 2,637 | 714 |
| Hispanic | 529 | 529 | 104 |
| Black | 505 | 487 | 192 |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 302 | 93 |
| Asian | 148 | 148 | 31 |
| Other Race | 86 | 86 | 32 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 38.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,781 | $55,481 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,500 | $100,764 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,190 | $43,675 | $20,592 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,051 | $44,706 | $21,974 |
| Some College | $38,976 | $41,273 | $0 |
$41,051
Average Earnings
$44,706
Average Male
$21,974
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.17% of Smoky Hill township residents speak only English, while 15.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,197 | 1,462 | 28.13% |
| Other | 515 | 390 | 75.73% |
| Hispanic | 1,512 | 306 | 20.24% |
| Multiple | 903 | 164 | 18.16% |
| Black | 642 | 154 | 23.99% |
| Asian | 339 | 32 | 9.44% |
27.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.36%
Male Poverty Rate
29.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smoky Hill township is Other, with 75.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smoky Hill township is Asian, with 9.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.59% |
| High School | 21.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Female Employed | 13.89% |
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,657 | $62,915 |
| Households | $44,459 | $59,588 |
| Married Families | $50,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,875 | $34,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.6%
Male Marriage Rate
81.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
464
Number of Veterans
320
Male Veterans
144
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 373 |
| Vietnam | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 318 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 13.49% |
| Black | 136 | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 7.89% |
| Asian | 32 | 17.58% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 10.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
23.5%
Employment Rate
14.5%
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
17.72%
Born in Smoky Hill township
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
94.88% of Smoky Hill township residents were born in the United States, with 17.72% having been born in Kansas. 2.09% 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 | 8,090 | -118 | -1.44% |
| 2028 | 8,208 | -118 | -1.42% |
| 2027 | 8,326 | -118 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 8,444 | -118 | -1.38% |
| 2025 | 8,562 | -118 | -1.36% |
| 2024 | 8,680 | -118 | -1.34% |
| 2023 | 8,798 | -118 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 8,916 | -143 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 9,059 | -159 | -1.72% |
| 2020 | 9,218 | 3,143 | 51.74% |
| 2019 | 6,075 | -180 | -2.88% |
| 2018 | 6,255 | -168 | -2.62% |
| 2017 | 6,423 | -258 | -3.86% |
| 2016 | 6,681 | -244 | -3.52% |
| 2015 | 6,925 | 48 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 6,877 | -57 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 6,934 | -196 | -2.75% |
| 2012 | 7,130 | 466 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 6,664 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 6,648 | 0 | 0% |