Ulysses is a city located in Grant County Kansas. Ulysses has a 2024 population of 5,564. It is also the county seat of Grant County. Ulysses is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,771 in 2020.
The average household income in Ulysses is $98,875 with a poverty rate of 5.93%. The median age in Ulysses is 32.3 years: 30.6 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ulysses was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,316 | 73.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,278 | 21.91% |
| Native American | 136 | 2.33% |
| Other race | 95 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,803 | 3.2 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 1,259 | 3.74 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 404 | 1.18 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 107 | 4.39 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 33 | 3.33 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 334 | 9.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 327 | 9.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 260 | 7.51% |
| High School Graduate | 975 | 28.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 643 | 18.57% |
| Some College | 876 | 25.3% |
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 | 1,880 | 1,844 | 420 |
| Hispanic | 1,535 | 891 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 577 | 368 | 20 |
| Other Race | 95 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,588 | $0 | $81,033 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,213 | $0 | $90,213 |
| High School Graduate | $50,134 | $59,274 | $26,238 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,966 | $56,442 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,135 | $58,545 | $29,160 |
| Some College | $47,455 | $87,938 | $0 |
$55,135
Average Earnings
$58,545
Average Male
$29,160
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.81% of Ulysses residents speak only English, while 40.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,621 | 160 | 6.1% |
| Native | 136 | 110 | 80.88% |
| Hispanic | 2,977 | 71 | 2.38% |
5.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.75%
Male Poverty Rate
7.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ulysses is Native, with 80.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ulysses is Hispanic, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.06% |
| High School | 0.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.82% |
| Female Employed | 7.51% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,746 | $102,925 |
| Households | $62,138 | $98,875 |
| Married Families | $87,898 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,586 | $84,689 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.2%
Male Marriage Rate
63.6%
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
108
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 3.58% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
51.22%
Born in Ulysses
78.57%
Native Born
21.43%
Foreign Born
14.26%
Non Citizen
7.16%
Naturalized
78.57% of Ulysses residents were born in the United States, with 51.22% having been born in Kansas. 14.26% 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 | 5,305 | -52 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 5,357 | -52 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 5,409 | -51 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 5,460 | -52 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 5,512 | -52 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 5,564 | -52 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 5,616 | -85 | -1.49% |
| 2022 | 5,701 | -71 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 5,772 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,771 | 175 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 5,596 | -108 | -1.89% |
| 2018 | 5,704 | -163 | -2.78% |
| 2017 | 5,867 | -144 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 6,011 | -44 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 6,055 | -55 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,110 | -51 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 6,161 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 6,156 | -49 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 6,205 | 51 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 6,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,960 | 486 | 8.88% |
| 1990 | 5,474 | 821 | 17.64% |
| 1980 | 4,653 | 874 | 23.13% |
| 1970 | 3,779 | 622 | 19.7% |
| 1960 | 3,157 | -2,148 | -40.49% |