Abilene, KS

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6,489
TOTAL POPULATION
3,202
MALE POPULATION
3,287
FEMALE POPULATION
97.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,559
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,394
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,948
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,238
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Abilene Zip Codes

Abilene Area Codes

Race in Abilene

The most populous races in Abilene are White / Caucasian (6,078 | 93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (394 | 6.1%), and Two or more Races (220 | 3.4%).
Race in Abilene
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American711.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3946.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian6,07893.7%
Two or more Races2203.4%
Some other Race1201.8%
Total6,489100.0%

Ancestry in Abilene

The most populous ancestries reported in Abilene are German (1,946 | 30.0%), American (823 | 12.7%), English (789 | 12.2%), Irish (708 | 10.9%), and Mexican (348 | 5.4%), together accounting for 71.1% of all Abilene residents.
Ancestry in Abilene
Ancestry# Population% Population
American82312.7%
Austrian290.4%
Blackfeet30.1%
Celtic70.1%
Central American120.2%
Costa Rican10.0%
Croatian330.5%
Cuban280.4%
Czech1221.9%
Dutch1302.0%
Eastern European170.3%
English78912.2%
Ethiopian130.2%
European520.8%
French2313.6%
French Canadian1031.6%
German1,94630.0%
Guatemalan110.2%
Irish70810.9%
Italian2143.3%
Mexican3485.4%
Nigerian250.4%
Norwegian350.5%
Osage20.0%
Polish380.6%
Russian671.0%
Scandinavian350.5%
Scotch-Irish540.8%
Scottish871.3%
Sioux150.2%
Spanish60.1%
Subsaharan African380.6%
Swedish2173.3%
Swiss380.6%
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Immigrants in Abilene

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Abilene came from Latin America (29 | 0.4%), Central America (20 | 0.3%), Mexico (19 | 0.3%), Africa (17 | 0.3%), and Eastern Africa (13 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Abilene residents.
Immigrants in Abilene
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa170.3%
Caribbean90.1%
Central America200.3%
Costa Rica10.0%
Cuba90.1%
Eastern Africa130.2%
Ethiopia130.2%
Europe90.1%
Germany90.1%
Latin America290.4%
Mexico190.3%
Nigeria40.1%
Western Africa40.1%
Western Europe90.1%
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Sex and Age in Abilene

Sex and Age in Abilene

The most populous age groups in Abilene are 60 to 64 Years (271 | 8.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (288 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Abilene
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years203 (6.3%)162 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years131 (4.1%)104 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years184 (5.8%)285 (8.7%)
15 to 19 Years115 (3.6%)259 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years204 (6.4%)165 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Years159 (5.0%)177 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years175 (5.5%)88 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years249 (7.8%)288 (8.8%)
40 to 44 Years235 (7.3%)157 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years166 (5.2%)98 (3.0%)
50 to 54 Years243 (7.6%)169 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years208 (6.5%)286 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years271 (8.5%)221 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years171 (5.3%)138 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years153 (4.8%)242 (7.4%)
75 to 79 Years100 (3.1%)138 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years93 (2.9%)210 (6.4%)
85 Years and over142 (4.4%)100 (3.0%)
Total3,202 (100.0%)3,287 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Abilene

Median Family Size in Abilene

The median family size in Abilene is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,310 | 75.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (94 | 5.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Abilene
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,310 (75.3%)2.97
Single Male/Father94 (5.4%)2.33
Single Female/Mother335 (19.3%)2.67
Total Families1,739 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Abilene

The median household size in Abilene is 2.16 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,310 | 44.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.99 persons per household. non-family households (1,205 | 40.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.02 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Abilene
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,310 (44.5%)2.99
Single Male/Father94 (3.2%)2.57
Single Female/Mother335 (11.4%)2.87
Non-family1,205 (40.9%)1.02
Total Households2,944 (100.0%)2.16

Household Size by Marriage Status in Abilene

Out of a total of 2,944 households in Abilene, 1,739 (59.1%) are family households, while 1,205 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 946, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,180.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Abilene
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,180 (40.1%)
2-Person Households946 (32.1%)25 (0.9%)
3-Person Households322 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households119 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households268 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households51 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,739 (59.1%)1,205 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Abilene

Fertility by Age in Abilene

Average fertility rate in Abilene is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 200.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Abilene
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years86 (100.0%)200.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total86 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Abilene

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Abilene
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Abilene

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Abilene
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree71 (82.6%)139.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (7.0%)34.0
Graduate Degree9 (10.5%)106.0
Total86 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Abilene

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Abilene
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Abilene

Income Overview in Abilene

Per Capita Income in Abilene is $34,559, while median incomes of families and households are $71,394 and $54,948 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,489$34,559
Median Family Income1,739$71,394
Mean Family Income1,739$96,637
Median Household Income2,944$54,948
Mean Household Income2,944$74,823
Income Deficit1,739$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,48931.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,48968.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,4890.44

Earnings by Sex in Abilene

Average Earnings in Abilene are $39,897, $43,657 for men and $29,987 for women, a difference of 31.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Abilene
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,777 (53.7%)$43,657
Female1,531 (46.3%)$29,987
Total3,308 (100.0%)$39,897

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Abilene

The most common earnings brackets in Abilene are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (191 | 10.7%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (123 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Abilene
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less74 (4.2%)63 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (0.9%)114 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49930 (1.7%)40 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99982 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (0.8%)96 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99915 (0.8%)92 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499145 (8.2%)123 (8.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (0.3%)36 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (0.7%)19 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99936 (2.0%)70 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99979 (4.4%)113 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999138 (7.8%)98 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99981 (4.6%)64 (4.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999174 (9.8%)109 (7.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999188 (10.6%)89 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99953 (3.0%)92 (6.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999179 (10.1%)114 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999128 (7.2%)78 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999191 (10.7%)72 (4.7%)
$100,000+135 (7.6%)49 (3.2%)
Total1,777 (100.0%)1,531 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Abilene

Average earnings in Abilene are $42,423 for men and $34,417 for women, a difference of 18.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $49,079, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $38,523. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,405, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $28,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Abilene
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$46,278$34,643
High School Diploma$40,449$29,776
College or Associate's Degree$49,079$28,125
Bachelor's Degree$38,523$50,525
Graduate Degree$41,724$68,405
Total$42,423$34,417

Family Income in Abilene

Family Income Brackets in Abilene

According to the Abilene family income data, there are 529 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Abilene
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000633.6%
$10,000 to $14,999171.0%
$15,000 to $24,999523.0%
$25,000 to $34,999502.9%
$35,000 to $49,99919511.2%
$50,000 to $74,99952930.4%
$75,000 to $99,99936220.8%
$100,000 to $149,99919511.2%
$150,000 to $199,99918310.5%
$200,000+965.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Abilene

4-person families (103 | 5.9%) account for the highest median family income in Abilene with $92,917 per family, while 2-person families (978 | 56.2%) have the highest median income of $36,300 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Abilene
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families978 (56.2%)$72,600
3-Person Families306 (17.6%)$77,813
4-Person Families103 (5.9%)$92,917
5-Person Families315 (18.1%)$65,375
6-Person Families8 (0.5%)$0
7+ Person Families29 (1.7%)$0
Total1,739 (100.0%)$71,394

Family Income by Number of Earners in Abilene

The median family income in Abilene is $71,394, with families comprising 2 earners (785) having the highest median family income of $79,870, while families with 1 earner (417) have the lowest median family income of $61,298, accounting for 45.1% and 24.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Abilene
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners323 (18.6%)$74,583
1 Earner417 (24.0%)$61,298
2 Earners785 (45.1%)$79,870
3+ Earners214 (12.3%)$62,382
Total1,739 (100.0%)$71,394

Household Income in Abilene

Household Income Brackets in Abilene

With 683 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Abilene, accounting for 23.2% of all households. In contrast, only 100 households (3.4%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Abilene
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001003.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991354.6%
$15,000 to $24,99932411.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991776.0%
$35,000 to $49,99957119.4%
$50,000 to $74,99968323.2%
$75,000 to $99,99942714.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992247.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991856.3%
$200,000+1153.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Abilene

The median household income in Abilene is $54,948, with the highest median household income of $68,261 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 692 households (23.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,617, with 1,028 households (34.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Abilene
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years71 (2.4%)$63,583
25 to 44 Years692 (23.5%)$68,261
45 to 64 Years1,153 (39.2%)$60,785
65+ Years1,028 (34.9%)$38,617
Total2,944 (100.0%)$54,948

Poverty in Abilene

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Abilene

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 9.0% for females among the residents of Abilene, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 39 males (35.4%) and 47 females (36.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Abilene
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (6.4%)7 (4.3%)
5 Years22 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years39 (35.4%)6 (2.3%)
12 to 14 Years19 (16.8%)47 (36.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)15 (24.2%)
16 and 17 Years8 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years21 (8.3%)13 (6.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (4.6%)23 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years4 (0.9%)37 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years55 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years23 (4.8%)62 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years22 (7.0%)66 (17.5%)
75 Years and over9 (3.2%)16 (3.7%)
Total250 (8.1%)292 (9.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Abilene

According to the poverty statistics in Abilene, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Abilene
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years190 (93.6%)155 (95.7%)
5 Years63 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years71 (64.5%)250 (97.7%)
12 to 14 Years94 (83.2%)82 (63.6%)
15 Years33 (100.0%)47 (75.8%)
16 and 17 Years23 (74.2%)145 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years232 (91.7%)204 (94.0%)
25 to 34 Years309 (95.4%)236 (91.1%)
35 to 44 Years469 (99.2%)408 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years351 (86.5%)267 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years456 (95.2%)442 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years290 (92.9%)310 (82.5%)
75 Years and over272 (96.8%)419 (96.3%)
Total2,853 (91.9%)2,965 (91.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Abilene

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Abilene show that 0.4% or 5 of the total 1,310 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 0.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Abilene
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children826 (99.4%)5 (0.6%)
1 or 2 Children350 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,305 (99.6%)5 (0.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Abilene

According to the poverty data in Abilene, 20.2% or 19 single-father households and 28.1% or 94 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (54.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Abilene
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)24 (19.1%)
1 or 2 Children19 (54.3%)62 (35.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total19 (20.2%)94 (28.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Abilene

The poverty data for Abilene shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (0.4%) and 113 of the single-parent households (26.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (0.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Abilene
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (0.6%)24 (13.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)81 (38.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total5 (0.4%)113 (26.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Abilene

Employment by Class of Employer in Abilene

Among the 3,129 employed individuals in Abilene, private company employees (1,884 | 60.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (388 | 12.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (379 | 12.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Abilene
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,88460.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)471.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)38812.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations37912.1%
Local Government Employees32310.3%
State Government Employees411.3%
Federal Government Employees672.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,129100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Abilene

According to the labor force statistics for Abilene, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,325), 60.8% or 3,238 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 104 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 96.2% or 355 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.8% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Abilene
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years140 (50.2%)8 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years355 (96.2%)23 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years285 (84.8%)19 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years198 (75.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years831 (89.5%)6 (0.7%)
45 to 54 Years573 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years386 (78.1%)30 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years245 (49.8%)18 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years188 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over39 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,238 (60.8%)104 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Abilene

According to labor force statistics for Abilene, 78.9% of individuals (2,517) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,190) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 73 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 89.9% or 923 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.8% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Abilene
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School113 (49.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma659 (65.1%)59 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree923 (89.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher823 (89.2%)40 (4.3%)
Total2,517 (78.9%)93 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Abilene

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Abilene are Community & Social Service (595 | 19.0%), Education Instruction & Library (484 | 15.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (223 | 7.1%), Management (218 | 7.0%), and Health Technologists (103 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Abilene

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Abilene, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (88.1%), and Health Technologists (79.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Abilene
OccupationMaleFemale
Management142 (65.1%)76 (34.9%)
Business & Financial19 (25.0%)57 (75.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science49 (74.2%)17 (25.8%)
Computers & Mathematics33 (76.7%)10 (23.3%)
Architecture & Engineering16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 225 (37.8%)370 (62.2%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (11.9%)89 (88.1%)
Legal Services & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library203 (41.9%)281 (58.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating47 (21.1%)176 (78.9%)
Health Technologists21 (20.4%)82 (79.6%)
Total (Category)482 (40.9%)696 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.7%)1,484 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Abilene are Food Preparation & Serving (192 | 6.1%), Healthcare Support (176 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (131 | 4.2%), Security & Protection (48 | 1.5%), and Law Enforcement (48 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Abilene

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Abilene, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (55.0%), and Personal Care & Service (54.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Abilene
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)176 (100.0%)
Security & Protection48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving104 (54.2%)88 (45.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance59 (45.0%)72 (55.0%)
Personal Care & Service5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Total (Category)216 (38.7%)342 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.7%)1,484 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Abilene are Office & Administration (247 | 7.9%), and Sales & Related (169 | 5.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Abilene

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Abilene
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related88 (52.1%)81 (47.9%)
Office & Administration26 (10.5%)221 (89.5%)
Total (Category)114 (27.4%)302 (72.6%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.7%)1,484 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Abilene are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (317 | 10.1%), Construction & Extraction (91 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (59 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Abilene

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Abilene
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (20.3%)47 (79.7%)
Construction & Extraction85 (93.4%)6 (6.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)414 (88.6%)53 (11.4%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.7%)1,484 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Abilene are Production (305 | 9.7%), Material Moving (132 | 4.2%), and Transportation (80 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Abilene

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Abilene
OccupationMaleFemale
Production241 (79.0%)64 (21.0%)
Transportation80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving105 (79.5%)27 (20.4%)
Total (Category)426 (82.4%)91 (17.6%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.7%)1,484 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Abilene

Employment Industries in Abilene

The major employment industries in Abilene include Health Care & Social Assistance (760 | 24.2%), Manufacturing (479 | 15.3%), Educational Services (318 | 10.1%), Retail Trade (308 | 9.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (223 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Abilene

Employment Industries by Sex in Abilene

The Abilene industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (97.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Abilene
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting12 (20.3%)47 (79.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Construction210 (97.2%)6 (2.8%)
Manufacturing365 (76.2%)114 (23.8%)
Wholesale Trade72 (87.8%)10 (12.2%)
Retail Trade181 (58.8%)127 (41.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing14 (38.9%)22 (61.1%)
Utilities10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information61 (80.3%)15 (19.7%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (39.4%)20 (60.6%)
Professional & Scientific16 (57.1%)12 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support82 (90.1%)9 (9.9%)
Educational Services107 (33.7%)211 (66.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance162 (21.3%)598 (78.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services126 (56.5%)97 (43.5%)
Public Administration88 (54.0%)75 (46.0%)
Total1,652 (52.7%)1,484 (47.3%)

Education in Abilene

School Enrollment in Abilene

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,240 students in Abilene are middle school (387 | 31.2%), high school (333 | 26.9%), and elementary school (173 | 14.0%).
School Enrollment in Abilene
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12710.2%
Kindergarten614.9%
Elementary School17314.0%
Middle School38731.2%
High School33326.9%
College / Undergraduate1229.8%
Graduate / Professional373.0%
Total1,240100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Abilene

Out of a total of 1,240 students who are enrolled in schools in Abilene, 119 (9.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,121 (90.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 48 (81.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 252 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Abilene
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds84 (91.3%)8 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old207 (97.2%)6 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds431 (97.3%)12 (2.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds52 (73.2%)19 (26.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11 (18.6%)48 (81.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over35 (57.4%)26 (42.6%)
Total1,121 (90.4%)119 (9.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Abilene

Education (336 | 29.1%), liberal arts & history (168 | 14.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (130 | 11.3%), psychology (107 | 9.3%), and business (103 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,156 individuals in Abilene who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Abilene
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics413.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural13011.3%
Physical & Health Sciences181.6%
Psychology1079.3%
Social Sciences252.2%
Engineering50.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology988.5%
Business1038.9%
Education33629.1%
Literature & Languages161.4%
Liberal Arts & History16814.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications151.3%
Arts & Humanities948.1%
Total1,156100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Abilene

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Abilene

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Abilene are males with 3 vehicles (579, accounting for 35.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (501, making up 39.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Abilene
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle88 (5.4%)14 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle127 (7.7%)320 (21.6%)
2 Vehicles491 (29.9%)421 (28.4%)
3 Vehicles579 (35.3%)501 (33.8%)
4 Vehicles191 (11.6%)194 (13.1%)
5 or more Vehicles165 (10.1%)34 (2.3%)
Total1,641 (100.0%)1,484 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Abilene

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Abilene are 5 to 9 minutes (979 commuters, 35.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (404 commuters, 14.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (352 commuters, 12.9%).
Commute Time in Abilene
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes30811.3%
5 to 9 Minutes97935.9%
10 to 14 Minutes35212.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1194.4%
20 to 24 Minutes1043.8%
25 to 29 Minutes712.6%
30 to 34 Minutes40414.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1666.1%
40 to 44 Minutes742.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1043.8%
60 to 89 Minutes361.3%
90 or more Minutes80.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Abilene

The most common commute times in Abilene are 5 to 9 minutes (437 commuters, 29.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (542 commuters, 43.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Abilene
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes196 (13.2%)112 (9.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes437 (29.4%)542 (43.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes232 (15.6%)120 (9.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes54 (3.6%)65 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (1.3%)85 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes66 (4.4%)5 (0.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes211 (14.2%)193 (15.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes97 (6.5%)69 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes37 (2.5%)37 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes104 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes25 (1.7%)11 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes8 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Abilene

The most frequent times of departure to work in Abilene are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (277, 18.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (219, 17.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Abilene
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM52 (3.5%)72 (5.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM177 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM106 (7.1%)89 (7.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM70 (4.7%)159 (12.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM201 (13.5%)94 (7.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM277 (18.6%)165 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM229 (15.4%)219 (17.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM38 (2.6%)93 (7.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM22 (1.5%)35 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM143 (9.6%)106 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM40 (2.7%)39 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM87 (5.9%)135 (10.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM33 (2.2%)33 (2.7%)
Total1,486 (100.0%)1,239 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Abilene

Occupancy by Ownership in Abilene

Of the total 2,944 dwellings in Abilene, owner-occupied units account for 2,038 (69.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 906 (30.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Abilene
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,03869.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units90630.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,944100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Abilene

Occupancy by Household Size in Abilene
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,18040.1%
2-Person Household97133.0%
3-Person Household32210.9%
4+ Person Household47116.0%
Total Housing Units2,944100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Abilene

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Abilene
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household558 (47.3%)622 (52.7%)
2-Person Household813 (83.7%)158 (16.3%)
3-Person Household254 (78.9%)68 (21.1%)
4+ Person Household413 (87.7%)58 (12.3%)
Total Housing Units2,038 (69.2%)906 (30.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Abilene

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Abilene
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School116 (42.3%)158 (57.7%)
High School Diploma524 (65.6%)275 (34.4%)
College/Associate Degree854 (72.7%)321 (27.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher544 (78.2%)152 (21.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Abilene

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Abilene
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years31110.6%
35 to 44 Years45215.3%
45 to 54 Years53818.3%
55 to 64 Years61520.9%
65 to 74 Years47016.0%
75 to 84 Years41013.9%
85 Years and Over1485.0%
Total2,944100.0%

Housing Finances in Abilene

Median Income by Occupancy in Abilene

Median Income by Occupancy in Abilene
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,038 (69.2%)$67,237
Renter-Occupied906 (30.8%)$38,284
Average2,944 (100.0%)$54,948

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Abilene

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Abilene
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00070 (3.4%)13 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99918 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99972 (3.5%)64 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99931 (1.5%)28 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999101 (5.0%)165 (18.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99972 (3.5%)106 (11.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999186 (9.1%)384 (42.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999584 (28.7%)98 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999404 (19.8%)22 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999209 (10.3%)16 (1.8%)
$150,000 or more291 (14.3%)10 (1.1%)
Total2,038 (100.0%)906 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Abilene

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Abilene
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30038 (1.9%)15 (1.7%)
$300 to $499504 (24.7%)80 (8.8%)
$500 to $799546 (26.8%)524 (57.8%)
$800 to $999218 (10.7%)55 (6.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499510 (25.0%)180 (19.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999143 (7.0%)33 (3.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49931 (1.5%)7 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99942 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,038 (100.0%)906 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Abilene

Housing Structures in Abilene

Housing Structures in Abilene
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,27477.2%
Single Unit, Attached652.2%
2 Unit Apartments1153.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1465.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments481.6%
10 or more Apartments2719.2%
Mobile Home / Other250.9%
Total2,944100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Abilene

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Abilene
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,962 (86.3%)312 (13.7%)
Single Unit, Attached51 (78.5%)14 (21.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)146 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments6 (2.2%)265 (97.8%)
Mobile Home / Other19 (76.0%)6 (24.0%)
Total2,038 (69.2%)906 (30.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Abilene

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Abilene
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)100 (11.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms42 (2.1%)308 (34.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms505 (24.8%)280 (30.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms619 (30.4%)165 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms872 (42.8%)53 (5.9%)
Total2,038 (100.0%)906 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Abilene

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Abilene
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,769 (86.8%)496 (54.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1 (0.1%)23 (2.5%)
Electricity259 (12.7%)387 (42.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,038 (100.0%)906 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Abilene

Household Vehicle Usage in Abilene
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (1.3%)182 (20.1%)
1 Vehicle364 (17.9%)355 (39.2%)
2 Vehicles874 (42.9%)306 (33.8%)
3 or more Vehicles774 (38.0%)63 (7.0%)
Total2,038 (100.0%)906 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Abilene

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Abilene

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,094944
Median Property Value$111,900$142,800
Median Household Income$56,541$184
Monthly Housing Costs$511$6
Real Estate Taxes$2,174$28

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Abilene

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Abilene
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000101 (9.2%)19 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999418 (38.2%)185 (19.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999529 (48.3%)676 (71.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99926 (2.4%)64 (6.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99920 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,094 (100.0%)944 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Abilene

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Abilene
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00057 (5.2%)10 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999186 (17.0%)31 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (4.7%)18 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999129 (11.8%)21 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999292 (26.7%)57 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999194 (17.7%)292 (30.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99978 (7.1%)210 (22.3%)
$150,000 or more107 (9.8%)131 (13.9%)
Total1,094 (100.0%)944 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Abilene

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Abilene
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x468 (42.8%)79,909 (8,464.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x164 (15.0%)541 (57.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x237 (21.7%)271 (28.7%)
4.0x or more198 (18.1%)32 (3.4%)
Total1,094 (100.0%)944 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Abilene

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Abilene
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800126 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499160 (14.6%)31 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,499797 (72.9%)231 (24.5%)
Total1,094 (100.0%)944 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Abilene

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abilene

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abilene
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years409 (90.9%)41 (9.1%)
6 to 18 Years801 (81.6%)181 (18.4%)
19 to 25 Years347 (79.8%)88 (20.2%)
26 to 34 Years435 (82.7%)91 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years734 (80.0%)184 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years533 (79.2%)140 (20.8%)
55 to 64 Years917 (93.3%)66 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years688 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older716 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,580 (87.6%)791 (12.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Abilene

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Abilene
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born409 (90.9%)41 (9.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen801 (81.6%)181 (18.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen347 (79.8%)88 (20.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Abilene

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Abilene
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000668 (86.2%)107 (13.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999890 (87.0%)133 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,272 (73.6%)457 (26.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,107 (98.8%)13 (1.2%)
$100,000 and over1,625 (95.6%)74 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abilene

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abilene
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 663 (14.0%)346 (76.9%)
6 to 18 Years362 (36.9%)515 (52.4%)
19 to 25 Years34 (7.8%)332 (76.3%)
25 to 34 Years59 (11.2%)376 (71.5%)
35 to 44 Years134 (14.6%)600 (65.4%)
45 to 54 Years194 (28.8%)347 (51.6%)
55 to 64 Years184 (18.7%)860 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years688 (100.0%)518 (75.3%)
75 Years and over716 (100.0%)563 (78.6%)
Total2,434 (38.2%)4,457 (70.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Abilene

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Abilene
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years41 (10.8%)12 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years80 (13.9%)50 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years230 (16.9%)141 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years60 (19.2%)63 (16.8%)
75 Years and over117 (41.6%)293 (67.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Abilene

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Abilene: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (2.9%)12 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (2.9%)19 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years39 (12.5%)59 (15.7%)
75 Years and over56 (19.9%)182 (41.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Abilene: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years30 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (4.3%)56 (12.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Abilene: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22 (5.8%)12 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years80 (13.9%)50 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years112 (8.3%)50 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (8.5%)61 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Abilene: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years152 (11.2%)90 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years36 (11.5%)51 (13.6%)
75 Years and over99 (35.2%)186 (42.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Abilene: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years80 (5.9%)32 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (0.4%)26 (6.0%)

Technology Access in Abilene

Computing Device Access in Abilene

Computing Device Access in Abilene
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,08870.9%
Smartphone2,17073.7%
Tablet1,52351.7%
No Computing Device32711.1%
Total2,944100.0%

Internet Access in Abilene

Internet Access in Abilene
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.5%
Broadband Home2,18474.2%
Cellular Data Only1725.8%
Satellite Internet1776.0%
No Internet51017.3%
Total2,944100.0%

Abilene Summary

Abilene, Kansas is a small city located in Dickinson County in the state of Kansas. It is the county seat of Dickinson County and is located about 25 miles east of Salina, Kansas. The city has a population of 6,541 as of the 2010 census.

History

Abilene was founded in 1857 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after Abilene, Texas, which was the original home of the settlers. The city was incorporated in 1872 and was the first city in Dickinson County.
The city was an important stop on the Chisholm Trail, which was used by cowboys to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas. The city was also an important stop on the Union Pacific Railroad, which was built in 1867.

Geography

Abilene is located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas. The city is situated on the banks of the Smoky Hill River. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The climate in Abilene is classified as humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Abilene is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several large farms, as well as a number of smaller farms. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large concrete plant and a large grain elevator.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Lowe's Home Improvement store, and several other smaller stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Abilene was 6,541. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Abilene was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,944. The per capita income for the city was $20,944. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Abilene is a small city with a rich history and a diverse economy. The city is home to several large farms, manufacturing companies, and retail stores. The city has a diverse population, with a median income that is slightly higher than the national average. Abilene is a great place to live and work, and is a great place to visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Abilene?
Total Population of Abilene is 6,489.
What is the Total Male Population of Abilene?
Total Male Population of Abilene is 3,202.
What is the Total Female Population of Abilene?
Total Female Population of Abilene is 3,287.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Abilene?
There are 97.41 Males per 100 Females in Abilene.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Abilene?
There are 102.65 Females per 100 Males in Abilene.
What is the Median Population Age in Abilene?
Median Population Age in Abilene is 43.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Abilene
Average Family Size in Abilene is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Abilene
Average Household Size in Abilene is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Abilene?
Per Capita income in Abilene is $34,559.
What is the Median Family Income in Abilene?
Median Family Income in Abilene is $71,394.
What is the Median Household income in Abilene?
Median Household Income in Abilene is $54,948.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Abilene?
Income or Wage Gap in Abilene is 31.3%.
Women in Abilene earn 68.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Abilene?
Inequality or Gini Index in Abilene is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Abilene?
There are 3,238 People in the Labor Forcein in Abilene.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Abilene?
60.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Abilene.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Abilene?
Unemployment Rate in Abilene is 3.2%.