Bison, KS

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173
TOTAL POPULATION
103
MALE POPULATION
70
FEMALE POPULATION
147.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
67.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,530
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,092
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
79.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
20.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.26
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
113
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
73.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
20.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Bison

The most populous races in Bison are White / Caucasian (152 | 87.9%), Hispanic or Latino (29 | 16.8%), and Two or more Races (21 | 12.1%).
Race in Bison
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2916.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian15287.9%
Two or more Races2112.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total173100.0%

Ancestry in Bison

The most populous ancestries reported in Bison are German (68 | 39.3%), Mexican (27 | 15.6%), Czech (16 | 9.2%), Irish (15 | 8.7%), and English (12 | 6.9%), together accounting for 79.8% of all Bison residents.
Ancestry in Bison
Ancestry# Population% Population
American21.2%
Armenian10.6%
Czech169.2%
Czechoslovakian10.6%
English126.9%
European31.7%
French10.6%
German6839.3%
German Russian21.2%
Irish158.7%
Mexican2715.6%
Puerto Rican21.2%
Russian31.7%
Scottish21.2%
Swedish10.6%
Welsh10.6%
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Immigrants in Bison

Immigrants in Bison
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Bison

Sex and Age in Bison

The most populous age groups in Bison are 60 to 64 Years (27 | 26.2%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (12 | 17.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (4.9%)2 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years5 (4.9%)7 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Years1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years3 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years11 (10.7%)11 (15.7%)
25 to 29 Years21 (20.4%)6 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years7 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years2 (1.9%)2 (2.9%)
45 to 49 Years2 (1.9%)4 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (17.1%)
55 to 59 Years2 (1.9%)4 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years27 (26.2%)11 (15.7%)
65 to 69 Years8 (7.8%)5 (7.1%)
70 to 74 Years5 (4.9%)3 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years4 (3.9%)2 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (1.4%)
Total103 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bison

Median Family Size in Bison

The median family size in Bison is 2.56 persons per family, with single male/father families (7 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.43 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (51 | 86.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bison
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple51 (86.4%)2.02
Single Male/Father7 (11.9%)6.43
Single Female/Mother1 (1.7%)3.00
Total Families59 (100.0%)2.56

Median Household Size in Bison

The median household size in Bison is 2.16 persons per household, with single male/father households (7 | 8.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.43 persons per household. non-family households (21 | 26.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bison
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple51 (63.7%)2.02
Single Male/Father7 (8.7%)6.43
Single Female/Mother1 (1.3%)3.00
Non-family21 (26.3%)1.05
Total Households80 (100.0%)2.16

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bison

Out of a total of 80 households in Bison, 59 (73.8%) are family households, while 21 (26.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 39, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 20.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bison
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-20 (25.0%)
2-Person Households39 (48.7%)1 (1.3%)
3-Person Households2 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households14 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households4 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (73.8%)21 (26.3%)

Female Fertility in Bison

Fertility by Age in Bison

Female Fertility by Age in Bison
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bison

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bison
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bison

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bison
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bison

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bison
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bison

Income Overview in Bison

Per Capita Income in Bison is $27,530, while median incomes of families and households are $63,092 and $61,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income173$27,530
Median Family Income59$63,092
Mean Family Income59$65,020
Median Household Income80$61,875
Mean Household Income80$59,751
Income Deficit59$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)17379.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17320.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1730.26

Earnings by Sex in Bison

Average Earnings in Bison are $22,273, $42,212 for men and $8,523 for women, a difference of 79.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bison
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male71 (59.2%)$42,212
Female49 (40.8%)$8,523
Total120 (100.0%)$22,273

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bison

The most common earnings brackets in Bison are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (13 | 18.3%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (12 | 24.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bison
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)2 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (15.5%)6 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)12 (24.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (1.4%)11 (22.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (1.4%)1 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (7.0%)6 (12.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)2 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)4 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (1.4%)4 (8.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99913 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (12.7%)1 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9994 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+2 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bison

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bison
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$40,673$0
College or Associate's Degree$50,833$22,500
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,111$0

Family Income in Bison

Family Income Brackets in Bison

According to the Bison family income data, there are 34 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 57.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bison
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99911.7%
$25,000 to $34,999711.9%
$35,000 to $49,99935.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993457.6%
$75,000 to $99,999813.6%
$100,000 to $149,999610.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bison

2-person families (39 | 66.1%) account for the highest median family income in Bison with $64,145 per family, while 2-person families (39 | 66.1%) have the highest median income of $32,072 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bison
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families39 (66.1%)$64,145
3-Person Families2 (3.4%)$0
4-Person Families14 (23.7%)$0
5-Person Families4 (6.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total59 (100.0%)$63,092

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bison

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bison
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7 (11.9%)$0
1 Earner11 (18.6%)$79,375
2 Earners37 (62.7%)$63,224
3+ Earners4 (6.8%)$0
Total59 (100.0%)$63,092

Household Income in Bison

Household Income Brackets in Bison

With 38 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bison, accounting for 47.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Bison
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99911.3%
$15,000 to $24,999810.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991215.0%
$35,000 to $49,99945.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993847.5%
$75,000 to $99,999911.3%
$100,000 to $149,999810.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bison

The median household income in Bison is $61,875, with the highest median household income of $63,365 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 35 households (43.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bison
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years25 (31.2%)$61,771
45 to 64 Years35 (43.8%)$63,365
65+ Years20 (25.0%)$39,167
Total80 (100.0%)$61,875

Poverty in Bison

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bison

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 24.3% for females among the residents of Bison, 6 to 11 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (80.0%) and 12 females (75.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (80.0%)5 (71.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (75.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (19.4%)17 (24.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bison

According to the poverty statistics in Bison, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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 Bison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years1 (20.0%)2 (28.6%)
12 to 14 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (21.4%)11 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years24 (85.7%)6 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (100.0%)4 (25.0%)
55 to 64 Years29 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (92.3%)8 (100.0%)
75 Years and over4 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total83 (80.6%)53 (75.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bison

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bison
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bison

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bison
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bison
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (57.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (50.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Bison

Employment by Class of Employer in Bison

Among the 90 employed individuals in Bison, private company employees (75 | 83.3%), not-for-profit organizations (8 | 8.9%), and local government employees (5 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bison
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7583.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations88.9%
Local Government Employees55.6%
State Government Employees11.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total90100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bison

According to the labor force statistics for Bison, out of the total population over 16 years of age (153), 73.9% or 113 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.4% or 23 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 22 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 75.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bison
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years22 (100.0%)11 (50.0%)
25 to 29 Years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years5 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (88.9%)12 (75.0%)
55 to 59 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years27 (71.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (73.9%)23 (20.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bison

According to labor force statistics for Bison, 84.0% of individuals (84) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (100) are in the labor force, with 14.3% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 1 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 80.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bison
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma23 (65.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree45 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15 (100.0%)12 (80.0%)
Total84 (84.0%)14 (14.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bison

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bison are Management (9 | 10.0%), Business & Financial (2 | 2.2%), Community & Social Service (2 | 2.2%), Education, Arts & Media (1 | 1.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (1 | 1.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bison

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bison, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Business & Financial (50.0%), and Community & Social Service (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Management (77.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bison
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Business & Financial1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Total (Overall)54 (60.0%)36 (40.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bison are Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 5.6%), and Healthcare Support (1 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Bison

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Bison
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (80.0%)1 (20.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)54 (60.0%)36 (40.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bison are Office & Administration (11 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (4 | 4.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bison

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bison
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Total (Overall)54 (60.0%)36 (40.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bison are Construction & Extraction (10 | 11.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bison

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bison
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)54 (60.0%)36 (40.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bison are Material Moving (24 | 26.7%), Production (15 | 16.7%), and Transportation (4 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bison

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bison
OccupationMaleFemale
Production15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Total (Category)32 (74.4%)11 (25.6%)
Total (Overall)54 (60.0%)36 (40.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bison

Employment Industries in Bison

The major employment industries in Bison include Manufacturing (27 | 30.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (12 | 13.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (11 | 12.2%), Construction (9 | 10.0%), and Information (7 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Bison

Employment Industries by Sex in Bison

The Bison industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bison
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (8.3%)11 (91.7%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Total54 (60.0%)36 (40.0%)

Education in Bison

School Enrollment in Bison

The most common levels of schooling among the 18 students in Bison are elementary school (10 | 55.6%), high school (3 | 16.7%), and nursery / preschool (2 | 11.1%).
School Enrollment in Bison
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool211.1%
Kindergarten211.1%
Elementary School1055.6%
Middle School15.6%
High School316.7%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total18100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bison

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bison
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bison

Social sciences (12 | 48.0%), education (6 | 24.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (2 | 8.0%), liberal arts & history (2 | 8.0%), and computers & mathematics (1 | 4.0%) are the most common fields of study among 25 individuals in Bison who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bison
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics14.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural28.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences1248.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business14.0%
Education624.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History28.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities14.0%
Total25100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bison

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bison

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bison are males with 3 vehicles (18, accounting for 33.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (15, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bison
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle4 (7.4%)4 (11.1%)
2 Vehicles16 (29.6%)10 (27.8%)
3 Vehicles18 (33.3%)15 (41.7%)
4 Vehicles3 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles13 (24.1%)7 (19.4%)
Total54 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bison

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bison are 30 to 34 minutes (40 commuters, 44.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (28 commuters, 31.1%), and less than 5 minutes (8 commuters, 8.9%).
Commute Time in Bison
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes88.9%
5 to 9 Minutes44.4%
10 to 14 Minutes2831.1%
15 to 19 Minutes22.2%
20 to 24 Minutes11.1%
25 to 29 Minutes11.1%
30 to 34 Minutes4044.4%
35 to 39 Minutes22.2%
40 to 44 Minutes11.1%
45 to 59 Minutes33.3%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bison

The most common commute times in Bison are 10 to 14 minutes (27 commuters, 50.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (21 commuters, 58.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bison
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (3.7%)6 (16.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1 (1.8%)3 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes27 (50.0%)1 (2.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes1 (1.8%)1 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes19 (35.2%)21 (58.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (3.7%)1 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bison

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bison are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (34, 63.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (20, 55.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bison
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1 (1.8%)2 (5.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2 (3.7%)1 (2.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8 (14.8%)20 (55.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1 (1.8%)3 (8.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM34 (63.0%)6 (16.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (5.6%)
Total54 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bison

Occupancy by Ownership in Bison

Of the total 80 dwellings in Bison, owner-occupied units account for 78 (97.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2 (2.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bison
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7897.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units80100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bison

Occupancy by Household Size in Bison
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2025.0%
2-Person Household4050.0%
3-Person Household22.5%
4+ Person Household1822.5%
Total Housing Units80100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bison

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bison
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
3-Person Household2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units78 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bison

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bison
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (94.3%)2 (5.7%)
College/Associate Degree34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bison

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bison
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2328.7%
35 to 44 Years22.5%
45 to 54 Years45.0%
55 to 64 Years3138.8%
65 to 74 Years1417.5%
75 to 84 Years56.2%
85 Years and Over11.3%
Total80100.0%

Housing Finances in Bison

Median Income by Occupancy in Bison

Median Income by Occupancy in Bison
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied78 (97.5%)$62,083
Renter-Occupied2 (2.5%)$0
Average80 (100.0%)$61,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bison

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bison
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (2.6%)2 (100.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bison

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bison
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49921 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79932 (41.0%)2 (100.0%)
$800 to $9992 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49918 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bison

Housing Structures in Bison

Housing Structures in Bison
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7796.3%
Single Unit, Attached22.5%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total80100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bison

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bison
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached75 (97.4%)2 (2.6%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bison

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bison
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms10 (12.8%)2 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms57 (73.1%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms11 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bison

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bison
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas77 (98.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1 (1.3%)2 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bison

Household Vehicle Usage in Bison
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle18 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles21 (26.9%)2 (100.0%)
3 or more Vehicles39 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bison

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bison

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3840
Median Property Value$56,400$45,000
Median Household Income$36,250$0
Monthly Housing Costs$450$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,050$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bison

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bison
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (31.6%)20 (50.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (60.5%)18 (45.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9993 (7.9%)2 (5.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bison

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bison
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992 (5.3%)2 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (15.8%)33 (82.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (15.8%)3 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)2 (5.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bison

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bison
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x26 (68.4%)63,158 (157,895.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x9 (23.7%)38 (95.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more2 (5.3%)1 (2.5%)
Total38 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bison

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bison
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (44.7%)20 (50.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (26.3%)2 (5.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bison

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bison

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bison
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years20 (90.9%)2 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years39 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Total153 (88.4%)20 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bison

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bison
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bison

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bison
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99943 (78.2%)12 (21.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99976 (98.7%)1 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bison

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bison
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
19 to 25 Years11 (32.4%)23 (67.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (90.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (11.1%)4 (22.2%)
55 to 64 Years1 (2.3%)38 (86.4%)
65 to 74 Years21 (100.0%)10 (47.6%)
75 Years and over6 (85.7%)2 (28.6%)
Total52 (30.1%)113 (65.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bison

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (9.1%)3 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (46.2%)1 (12.5%)
75 Years and over1 (25.0%)1 (33.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bison

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bison: <span>Hearing 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 Years3 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bison: <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 Years0 (0.0%)1 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bison: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (6.1%)2 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bison: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (25.0%)1 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bison: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bison

Computing Device Access in Bison

Computing Device Access in Bison
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6480.0%
Smartphone6986.3%
Tablet4455.0%
No Computing Device810.0%
Total80100.0%

Internet Access in Bison

Internet Access in Bison
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6277.5%
Cellular Data Only56.2%
Satellite Internet1316.3%
No Internet1215.0%
Total80100.0%

Bison Summary

Bison, Kansas is a small town located in the western part of the state, in Rush County. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town was founded in 1887, and has a population of just over 500 people.

Geography

Bison is located in the western part of Kansas, in Rush County. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level. The climate in Bison is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Bison is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, and soybeans. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bison was 514. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000.

History

Bison was founded in 1887, when the first settlers arrived in the area. The town was named after the bison that roamed the area. The town grew slowly, and by the early 1900s, it had a population of around 200 people. The town was incorporated in 1911, and the population continued to grow.
In the 1920s, the town was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a general store, and a blacksmith shop. The town also had a school, which was built in 1921. The school was later expanded to include a high school.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline, as many of the businesses closed and the population began to decline. The town was hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses closed. The population continued to decline until the 1980s, when the town began to experience a resurgence.
Today, Bison is a small, rural town with a population of just over 500 people. The town is home to several small businesses, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is also home to a few historic sites, including the old schoolhouse and the old blacksmith shop.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bison?
Total Population of Bison is 173.
What is the Total Male Population of Bison?
Total Male Population of Bison is 103.
What is the Total Female Population of Bison?
Total Female Population of Bison is 70.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bison?
There are 147.14 Males per 100 Females in Bison.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bison?
There are 67.96 Females per 100 Males in Bison.
What is the Median Population Age in Bison?
Median Population Age in Bison is 47.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bison
Average Family Size in Bison is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bison
Average Household Size in Bison is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bison?
Per Capita income in Bison is $27,530.
What is the Median Family Income in Bison?
Median Family Income in Bison is $63,092.
What is the Median Household income in Bison?
Median Household Income in Bison is $61,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bison?
Income or Wage Gap in Bison is 79.8%.
Women in Bison earn 20.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bison?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bison is 0.26.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bison?
There are 113 People in the Labor Forcein in Bison.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bison?
73.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Bison.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bison?
Unemployment Rate in Bison is 20.4%.