Yates Center is a city located in Woodson County Kansas. Yates Center has a 2024 population of 1,321. It is also the county seat of Woodson County. Yates Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,344 in 2020.
The average household income in Yates Center is $59,179 with a poverty rate of 11.88%. The median age in Yates Center is 46.3 years: 46.9 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yates Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,377 | 92.54% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 6.38% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 589 | 2.5 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 307 | 1.11 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Married | 201 | 3.55 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 67 | 5.39 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Male | 14 | 3.93 | 100 | 0 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 458 | 40.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 254 | 22.5% |
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 | 1,059 | 1,001 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,310 | $42,404 | $39,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,931 | $38,274 | $26,638 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,167 | $0 | $8,750 |
| Overall | $29,398 | $38,750 | $25,610 |
| Some College | $17,656 | $36,023 | $14,091 |
$29,398
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$25,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Yates Center residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,364 | 160 | 11.73% |
| Multiple | 62 | 9 | 14.52% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
11.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.36%
Male Poverty Rate
9.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yates Center is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yates Center is White, with 11.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.52% |
| Some College | 6.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.53% |
| Female Employed | 5.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $78,988 |
| Households | $40,597 | $59,179 |
| Married Families | $81,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,938 | $39,213 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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
148
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144 | 12.52% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
75.07%
Born in Yates Center
99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.6% of Yates Center residents were born in the United States, with 75.07% having been born in Kansas. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,292 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 1,298 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 1,304 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 1,309 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 1,315 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 1,321 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 1,327 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 1,336 | 7 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 1,329 | -15 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 1,344 | 41 | 3.15% |
| 2019 | 1,303 | -34 | -2.54% |
| 2018 | 1,337 | 11 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 1,326 | -29 | -2.14% |
| 2016 | 1,355 | 15 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 1,340 | -22 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 1,362 | -15 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 1,377 | -27 | -1.92% |
| 2012 | 1,404 | -22 | -1.54% |
| 2011 | 1,426 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,419 | 0 | 0% |