Lakin, KS

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Lakin Overview

2,066
TOTAL POPULATION
1,060
MALE POPULATION
1,006
FEMALE POPULATION
105.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.91
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,804
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,223
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,846
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
52.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
47.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,320
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
829
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lakin Zip Codes

Lakin Area Codes

Race in Lakin

The most populous races in Lakin are White / Caucasian (1,594 | 77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (744 | 36.0%), and Some other Race (211 | 10.2%).
Race in Lakin
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1175.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino74436.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,59477.1%
Two or more Races1447.0%
Some other Race21110.2%
Total2,066100.0%

Ancestry in Lakin

The most populous ancestries reported in Lakin are Mexican (636 | 30.8%), German (277 | 13.4%), English (180 | 8.7%), Irish (177 | 8.6%), and American (30 | 1.5%), together accounting for 62.9% of all Lakin residents.
Ancestry in Lakin
Ancestry# Population% Population
American301.5%
Austrian40.2%
Croatian70.3%
Cuban10.1%
Czech291.4%
Danish20.1%
Dutch110.5%
English1808.7%
European40.2%
French90.4%
German27713.4%
Hungarian150.7%
Irish1778.6%
Italian291.4%
Mexican63630.8%
Polish70.3%
Puerto Rican130.6%
Scottish120.6%
Swedish211.0%
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Immigrants in Lakin

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lakin came from Central America (178 | 8.6%), Latin America (178 | 8.6%), Mexico (178 | 8.6%), Eastern Europe (15 | 0.7%), and Europe (15 | 0.7%), together accounting for 27.3% of all Lakin residents.
Immigrants in Lakin
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America1788.6%
Eastern Europe150.7%
Europe150.7%
Hungary150.7%
Latin America1788.6%
Mexico1788.6%
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Sex and Age in Lakin

Sex and Age in Lakin

The most populous age groups in Lakin are 10 to 14 Years (164 | 15.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (130 | 12.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lakin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (5.9%)89 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Years64 (6.0%)118 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Years164 (15.5%)76 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years129 (12.2%)56 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years68 (6.4%)48 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years30 (2.8%)22 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years71 (6.7%)130 (12.9%)
35 to 39 Years64 (6.0%)24 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years48 (4.5%)80 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years46 (4.3%)39 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years32 (3.0%)26 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years147 (13.9%)47 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years33 (3.1%)23 (2.3%)
65 to 69 Years10 (0.9%)47 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years37 (3.5%)77 (7.6%)
75 to 79 Years28 (2.6%)29 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years17 (1.6%)16 (1.6%)
85 Years and over10 (0.9%)59 (5.9%)
Total1,060 (100.0%)1,006 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lakin

Median Family Size in Lakin

The median family size in Lakin is 3.34 persons per family, with single female/mother families (124 | 24.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.85 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (313 | 61.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.15 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lakin
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple313 (61.3%)3.15
Single Male/Father74 (14.5%)3.31
Single Female/Mother124 (24.3%)3.85
Total Families511 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Lakin

The median household size in Lakin is 2.83 persons per household, with single female/mother households (124 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.85 persons per household. non-family households (193 | 27.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lakin
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple313 (44.5%)3.18
Single Male/Father74 (10.5%)3.39
Single Female/Mother124 (17.6%)3.85
Non-family193 (27.4%)1.38
Total Households704 (100.0%)2.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakin

Out of a total of 704 households in Lakin, 511 (72.6%) are family households, while 193 (27.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 234, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 160.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lakin
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-160 (22.7%)
2-Person Households234 (33.2%)28 (4.0%)
3-Person Households92 (13.1%)5 (0.7%)
4-Person Households88 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households62 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households29 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total511 (72.6%)193 (27.4%)

Female Fertility in Lakin

Fertility by Age in Lakin

Average fertility rate in Lakin is 171.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 355.0 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 Lakin
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years71 (100.0%)355.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total71 (100.0%)171.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakin

47.9% of women with births (71) in Lakin are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lakin
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years34 (47.9%)37 (52.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (47.9%)37 (52.1%)

Fertility by Education in Lakin

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lakin
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School37 (52.1%)352.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (22.5%)190.0
Bachelor's Degree18 (25.4%)340.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total71 (100.0%)171.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakin

52.1% of women with births in Lakin are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lakin
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (47.9%)37 (52.1%)

Income in Lakin

Income Overview in Lakin

Per Capita Income in Lakin is $26,804, while median incomes of families and households are $54,223 and $58,846 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,066$26,804
Median Family Income511$54,223
Mean Family Income511$68,262
Median Household Income704$58,846
Mean Household Income704$75,593
Income Deficit511$14,320
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,06652.26%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,06647.74¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0660.37

Earnings by Sex in Lakin

Average Earnings in Lakin are $40,000, $49,500 for men and $23,629 for women, a difference of 52.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Lakin
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male510 (58.2%)$49,500
Female366 (41.8%)$23,629
Total876 (100.0%)$40,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakin

The most common earnings brackets in Lakin are $100,000+ for men (189 | 37.1%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (63 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lakin
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less53 (10.4%)54 (14.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99914 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (2.0%)1 (0.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (0.2%)63 (17.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (0.2%)1 (0.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (0.2%)18 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (0.4%)32 (8.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)31 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99980 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (2.0%)53 (14.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99929 (5.7%)27 (7.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99946 (9.0%)11 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99913 (2.5%)35 (9.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (1.6%)30 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (3.9%)10 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+189 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total510 (100.0%)366 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakin

Average earnings in Lakin are $70,417 for men and $23,871 for women, a difference of 66.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,206, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $46,667. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,667, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $20,117.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lakin
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$102,206$38,523
College or Associate's Degree$71,042$20,117
Bachelor's Degree$46,667$42,917
Graduate Degree--
Total$70,417$23,871

Family Income in Lakin

Family Income Brackets in Lakin

According to the Lakin family income data, there are 113 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lakin
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005210.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999295.7%
$25,000 to $34,999316.1%
$35,000 to $49,99911221.9%
$50,000 to $74,9999218.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995410.6%
$100,000 to $149,99911322.1%
$150,000 to $199,999285.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakin

2-person families (234 | 45.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lakin with $82,667 per family, while 2-person families (234 | 45.8%) have the highest median income of $41,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lakin
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families234 (45.8%)$82,667
3-Person Families92 (18.0%)$0
4-Person Families94 (18.4%)$50,417
5-Person Families56 (11.0%)$0
6-Person Families35 (6.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total511 (100.0%)$54,223

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakin

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lakin
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners66 (12.9%)$54,531
1 Earner231 (45.2%)$37,757
2 Earners211 (41.3%)$99,219
3+ Earners3 (0.6%)$0
Total511 (100.0%)$54,223

Household Income in Lakin

Household Income Brackets in Lakin

With 161 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lakin, accounting for 22.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Lakin
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000527.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999497.0%
$25,000 to $34,999507.1%
$35,000 to $49,99913619.3%
$50,000 to $74,99911215.9%
$75,000 to $99,999669.4%
$100,000 to $149,99916122.9%
$150,000 to $199,9997110.1%
$200,000+71.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lakin

The median household income in Lakin is $58,846, with the highest median household income of $108,750 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44 households (6.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,393, with 218 households (31.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lakin
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years44 (6.2%)$108,750
25 to 44 Years230 (32.7%)$53,929
45 to 64 Years212 (30.1%)$106,250
65+ Years218 (31.0%)$48,393
Total704 (100.0%)$58,846

Poverty in Lakin

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakin

With 11.0% poverty level for males and 26.5% for females among the residents of Lakin, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 56 males (100.0%) and 68 females (54.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)45 (50.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years56 (100.0%)68 (54.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)17 (25.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years22 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years1 (1.0%)37 (24.7%)
35 to 44 Years17 (16.0%)36 (34.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)15 (23.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.1%)29 (23.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (2.5%)
Total112 (11.0%)259 (26.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lakin

According to the poverty statistics in Lakin, males aged under 5 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 Lakin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (100.0%)44 (49.4%)
5 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)58 (46.0%)
12 to 14 Years136 (100.0%)51 (75.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years59 (79.7%)31 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years99 (81.8%)71 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years96 (99.0%)113 (75.3%)
35 to 44 Years89 (84.0%)68 (65.4%)
45 to 54 Years75 (100.0%)50 (76.9%)
55 to 64 Years168 (100.0%)60 (85.7%)
65 to 74 Years46 (97.9%)95 (76.6%)
75 Years and over38 (100.0%)79 (97.5%)
Total904 (89.0%)720 (73.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakin

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lakin
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakin

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lakin
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)29 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)81 (65.3%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lakin
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)52 (89.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)29 (41.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)81 (40.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Lakin

Employment by Class of Employer in Lakin

Among the 788 employed individuals in Lakin, private company employees (511 | 64.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (129 | 16.4%), and state government employees (69 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lakin
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees51164.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)172.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)12916.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations111.4%
Local Government Employees516.5%
State Government Employees698.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total788100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lakin

According to the labor force statistics for Lakin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,493), 55.5% or 829 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.5% or 184 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.8% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lakin
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years78 (42.2%)17 (21.8%)
20 to 24 Years79 (68.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years43 (82.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years184 (91.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years156 (72.2%)15 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years102 (71.3%)7 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years132 (68.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years7 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years47 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total829 (55.5%)39 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakin

According to labor force statistics for Lakin, 72.4% of individuals (624) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (862) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 22 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 93.1% or 149 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.3% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lakin
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School110 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma303 (72.7%)30 (7.3%)
College / Associate Degree149 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher62 (63.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total624 (72.4%)30 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lakin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lakin are Management (180 | 22.8%), Community & Social Service (60 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (60 | 7.6%), Business & Financial (10 | 1.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (10 | 1.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lakin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lakin, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (80.6%), Community & Social Service (48.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (48.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lakin
OccupationMaleFemale
Management145 (80.6%)35 (19.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
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 29 (48.3%)31 (51.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library29 (48.3%)31 (51.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)174 (66.9%)86 (33.1%)
Total (Overall)494 (62.6%)295 (37.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lakin are Food Preparation & Serving (58 | 7.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (12 | 1.5%), Law Enforcement (12 | 1.5%), and Healthcare Support (6 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Lakin

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lakin, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (98.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lakin
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Security & Protection12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (1.7%)57 (98.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)42 (40.0%)63 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)494 (62.6%)295 (37.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lakin are Office & Administration (107 | 13.6%), and Sales & Related (42 | 5.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lakin

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lakin
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Office & Administration27 (25.2%)80 (74.8%)
Total (Category)27 (18.1%)122 (81.9%)
Total (Overall)494 (62.6%)295 (37.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lakin are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (104 | 13.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 2.9%), and Construction & Extraction (13 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lakin

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lakin
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)494 (62.6%)295 (37.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lakin are Transportation (74 | 9.4%), Material Moving (43 | 5.4%), and Production (18 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lakin

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lakin
OccupationMaleFemale
Production18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation50 (67.6%)24 (32.4%)
Material Moving43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)111 (82.2%)24 (17.8%)
Total (Overall)494 (62.6%)295 (37.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakin

Employment Industries in Lakin

The major employment industries in Lakin include Retail Trade (147 | 18.6%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (131 | 16.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (115 | 14.6%), Educational Services (84 | 10.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (80 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Lakin

Employment Industries by Sex in Lakin

The Lakin industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (85.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lakin
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting125 (95.4%)6 (4.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade61 (41.5%)86 (58.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing68 (59.1%)47 (40.9%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (29.6%)19 (70.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services30 (35.7%)54 (64.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services48 (60.0%)32 (40.0%)
Public Administration17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total494 (62.6%)295 (37.4%)

Education in Lakin

School Enrollment in Lakin

The most common levels of schooling among the 596 students in Lakin are high school (201 | 33.7%), middle school (162 | 27.2%), and elementary school (118 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Lakin
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool355.9%
Kindergarten467.7%
Elementary School11819.8%
Middle School16227.2%
High School20133.7%
College / Undergraduate132.2%
Graduate / Professional213.5%
Total596100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lakin

Out of a total of 596 students who are enrolled in schools in Lakin, 20 (3.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 576 (96.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 182 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lakin
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total576 (96.6%)20 (3.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lakin

Education (46 | 33.8%), business (41 | 30.1%), arts & humanities (21 | 15.4%), communications (15 | 11.0%), and liberal arts & history (6 | 4.4%) are the most common fields of study among 136 individuals in Lakin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lakin
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology53.7%
Business4130.1%
Education4633.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History64.4%
Visual & Performing Arts10.7%
Communications1511.0%
Arts & Humanities2115.4%
Total136100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lakin

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakin

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lakin are males with 2 vehicles (292, accounting for 59.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (121, making up 99.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lakin
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle25 (5.1%)86 (29.1%)
2 Vehicles292 (59.2%)121 (41.0%)
3 Vehicles83 (16.8%)58 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles18 (3.6%)30 (10.2%)
5 or more Vehicles75 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lakin

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lakin are less than 5 minutes (200 commuters, 28.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (157 commuters, 22.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (69 commuters, 9.8%).
Commute Time in Lakin
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes20028.2%
5 to 9 Minutes15722.2%
10 to 14 Minutes537.5%
15 to 19 Minutes486.8%
20 to 24 Minutes699.8%
25 to 29 Minutes71.0%
30 to 34 Minutes182.5%
35 to 39 Minutes476.6%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes152.1%
60 to 89 Minutes324.5%
90 or more Minutes628.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Lakin

The most common commute times in Lakin are less than 5 minutes (113 commuters, 25.9%) for males and less than 5 minutes (87 commuters, 32.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lakin
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes113 (25.9%)87 (32.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes108 (24.8%)49 (18.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes9 (2.1%)44 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes48 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes47 (10.8%)22 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes7 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes12 (2.8%)6 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)47 (17.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (0.5%)13 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes28 (6.4%)4 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes62 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakin

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lakin are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (94, 21.6%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (77, 28.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lakin
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM94 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM54 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM82 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM89 (20.4%)22 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (3.9%)77 (28.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM18 (4.1%)29 (10.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM39 (8.9%)47 (17.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (0.5%)30 (11.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (0.5%)14 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6 (1.4%)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 PM6 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27 (6.2%)53 (19.5%)
Total436 (100.0%)272 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lakin

Occupancy by Ownership in Lakin

Of the total 704 dwellings in Lakin, owner-occupied units account for 482 (68.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 222 (31.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lakin
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48268.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22231.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units704100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakin

Occupancy by Household Size in Lakin
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16022.7%
2-Person Household26237.2%
3-Person Household9713.8%
4+ Person Household18526.3%
Total Housing Units704100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakin

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lakin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household124 (77.5%)36 (22.5%)
2-Person Household221 (84.4%)41 (15.7%)
3-Person Household39 (40.2%)58 (59.8%)
4+ Person Household98 (53.0%)87 (47.0%)
Total Housing Units482 (68.5%)222 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakin

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lakin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School34 (27.2%)91 (72.8%)
High School Diploma258 (83.2%)52 (16.8%)
College/Associate Degree126 (68.5%)58 (31.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher64 (75.3%)21 (24.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakin

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lakin
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19227.3%
35 to 44 Years8211.7%
45 to 54 Years517.2%
55 to 64 Years16122.9%
65 to 74 Years12317.5%
75 to 84 Years456.4%
85 Years and Over507.1%
Total704100.0%

Housing Finances in Lakin

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakin

Median Income by Occupancy in Lakin
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied482 (68.5%)$83,542
Renter-Occupied222 (31.5%)$41,094
Average704 (100.0%)$58,846

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakin

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lakin
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)37 (16.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)29 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99950 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99982 (17.0%)54 (24.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (11.0%)59 (26.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99966 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999161 (33.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more35 (7.3%)43 (19.4%)
Total482 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakin

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lakin
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49963 (13.1%)7 (3.2%)
$500 to $799102 (21.2%)66 (29.7%)
$800 to $999107 (22.2%)58 (26.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49994 (19.5%)91 (41.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99965 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49930 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total482 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lakin

Housing Structures in Lakin

Housing Structures in Lakin
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached62188.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments233.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other608.5%
Total704100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakin

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lakin
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached449 (72.3%)172 (27.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other33 (55.0%)27 (45.0%)
Total482 (68.5%)222 (31.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakin

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lakin
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)60 (27.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms99 (20.5%)39 (17.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms266 (55.2%)69 (31.1%)
8 or more Rooms117 (24.3%)54 (24.3%)
Total482 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakin

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lakin
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas388 (80.5%)172 (77.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity78 (16.2%)50 (22.5%)
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%)
Total482 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakin

Household Vehicle Usage in Lakin
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle113 (23.4%)89 (40.1%)
2 Vehicles178 (36.9%)117 (52.7%)
3 or more Vehicles176 (36.5%)16 (7.2%)
Total482 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lakin

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lakin

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units285197
Median Property Value$120,700$186,300
Median Household Income$49,856$35
Monthly Housing Costs$601$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,912$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakin

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lakin
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00056 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99960 (21.0%)8 (4.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999169 (59.3%)178 (90.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)11 (5.6%)
$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%)
Total285 (100.0%)197 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakin

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lakin
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (11.2%)5 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99982 (28.8%)18 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99947 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99946 (16.1%)6 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (16.8%)20 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)113 (57.4%)
Total285 (100.0%)197 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lakin

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lakin
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x145 (50.9%)111,116 (56,404.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x73 (25.6%)136 (69.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x41 (14.4%)27 (13.7%)
4.0x or more26 (9.1%)23 (11.7%)
Total285 (100.0%)197 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakin

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lakin
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80056 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49962 (21.7%)4 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,499146 (51.2%)98 (49.7%)
Total285 (100.0%)197 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lakin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakin
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years157 (84.0%)30 (16.0%)
6 to 18 Years500 (98.2%)9 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years126 (62.1%)77 (37.9%)
26 to 34 Years145 (66.5%)73 (33.5%)
35 to 44 Years130 (61.9%)80 (38.1%)
45 to 54 Years87 (62.1%)53 (37.9%)
55 to 64 Years203 (85.3%)35 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,638 (82.1%)357 (17.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakin

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lakin
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born157 (84.0%)30 (16.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen500 (98.2%)9 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen126 (62.1%)77 (37.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakin

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lakin
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000287 (79.7%)73 (20.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999454 (81.8%)101 (18.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999226 (74.1%)79 (25.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999229 (96.2%)9 (3.8%)
$100,000 and over437 (82.1%)95 (17.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakin

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lakin
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6106 (56.7%)65 (34.8%)
6 to 18 Years441 (86.6%)59 (11.6%)
19 to 25 Years47 (23.2%)118 (58.1%)
25 to 34 Years61 (28.0%)101 (46.3%)
35 to 44 Years1 (0.5%)129 (61.4%)
45 to 54 Years23 (16.4%)72 (51.4%)
55 to 64 Years14 (5.9%)189 (79.4%)
65 to 74 Years171 (100.0%)121 (70.8%)
75 Years and over119 (100.0%)74 (62.2%)
Total983 (49.3%)928 (46.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakin

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lakin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years43 (19.7%)17 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years51 (14.6%)8 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years15 (31.9%)30 (24.2%)
75 Years and over37 (97.4%)76 (93.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lakin

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lakin: <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 Years43 (19.7%)17 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years17 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (31.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (68.4%)51 (63.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lakin: <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%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (28.9%)17 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lakin: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years34 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (26.3%)34 (42.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lakin: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (2.6%)8 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.1%)30 (24.2%)
75 Years and over21 (55.3%)63 (77.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lakin: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.3%)8 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (52.6%)2 (2.5%)

Technology Access in Lakin

Computing Device Access in Lakin

Computing Device Access in Lakin
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop46165.5%
Smartphone62388.5%
Tablet37152.7%
No Computing Device446.2%
Total704100.0%

Internet Access in Lakin

Internet Access in Lakin
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home55478.7%
Cellular Data Only11015.6%
Satellite Internet608.5%
No Internet344.8%
Total704100.0%

Lakin Summary

Lakin, Kansas is a small city located in Kearny County in the southwestern part of the state. It is situated on the Arkansas River, approximately 20 miles east of Garden City. The city has a population of approximately 2,500 people and is the county seat of Kearny County.

History

Lakin was founded in 1885 by the Santa Fe Railroad. The city was named after the Lakin family, who were early settlers in the area. The city was incorporated in 1887 and was the first city in Kearny County.
In the early 1900s, Lakin was a thriving agricultural community. The city was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a creamery. The city also had a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and a movie theater.

Geography

Lakin is located in the High Plains region of Kansas. The city is situated on the Arkansas River, approximately 20 miles east of Garden City. The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The climate in Lakin is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 54 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 17.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Lakin is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a creamery. The city also has a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a newspaper, and a movie theater.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabrication company, and a food processing plant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lakin was 2,500. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.
The median household income in Lakin was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000. The per capita income was $17,000. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
Lakin is served by the Kearny County Unified School District. The city is home to two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The city also has a public library and a number of churches.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lakin?
Total Population of Lakin is 2,066.
What is the Total Male Population of Lakin?
Total Male Population of Lakin is 1,060.
What is the Total Female Population of Lakin?
Total Female Population of Lakin is 1,006.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lakin?
There are 105.37 Males per 100 Females in Lakin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lakin?
There are 94.91 Females per 100 Males in Lakin.
What is the Median Population Age in Lakin?
Median Population Age in Lakin is 34.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lakin
Average Family Size in Lakin is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lakin
Average Household Size in Lakin is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lakin?
Per Capita income in Lakin is $26,804.
What is the Median Family Income in Lakin?
Median Family Income in Lakin is $54,223.
What is the Median Household income in Lakin?
Median Household Income in Lakin is $58,846.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lakin?
Income or Wage Gap in Lakin is 52.3%.
Women in Lakin earn 47.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lakin?
Family Income Deficit in Lakin is $14,320.
Families that are below poverty line in Lakin earn $14,320 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lakin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lakin is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lakin?
There are 829 People in the Labor Forcein in Lakin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lakin?
55.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Lakin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lakin?
Unemployment Rate in Lakin is 4.7%.