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265
TOTAL POPULATION
114
MALE POPULATION
151
FEMALE POPULATION
75.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
132.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,378
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,917
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
130
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

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Race in Ransom

The most populous races in Ransom are White / Caucasian (251 | 94.7%), Two or more Races (10 | 3.8%), and Native / Alaskan (3 | 1.1%).
Race in Ransom
Race# Population% Population
Asian10.4%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan31.1%
White / Caucasian25194.7%
Two or more Races103.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total265100.0%

Ancestry in Ransom

The most populous ancestries reported in Ransom are German (146 | 55.1%), English (42 | 15.9%), American (33 | 12.4%), Irish (20 | 7.5%), and Italian (6 | 2.3%), together accounting for 93.2% of all Ransom residents.
Ancestry in Ransom
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3312.4%
Czech10.4%
Dutch10.4%
English4215.9%
French20.7%
French Canadian20.7%
German14655.1%
Irish207.5%
Italian62.3%
Korean20.7%
Pennsylvania German31.1%
Polish62.3%
Scottish31.1%
Swedish31.1%
Swiss41.5%
Welsh10.4%
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Immigrants in Ransom

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ransom came from Asia (1 | 0.4%), Philippines (1 | 0.4%), and South Eastern Asia (1 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.1% of all Ransom residents.
Immigrants in Ransom
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.4%
Philippines10.4%
South Eastern Asia10.4%
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Sex and Age in Ransom

Sex and Age in Ransom

The most populous age groups in Ransom are 60 to 64 Years (16 | 14.0%) for men and 85 Years and over (25 | 16.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ransom
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (3.5%)3 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Years5 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years2 (1.8%)17 (11.3%)
15 to 19 Years7 (6.1%)14 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years5 (4.4%)6 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years2 (1.8%)3 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years6 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)9 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years6 (5.3%)2 (1.3%)
50 to 54 Years3 (2.6%)10 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years9 (7.9%)10 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years16 (14.0%)23 (15.2%)
65 to 69 Years14 (12.3%)13 (8.6%)
70 to 74 Years8 (7.0%)6 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years8 (7.0%)5 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years3 (2.6%)5 (3.3%)
85 Years and over5 (4.4%)25 (16.6%)
Total114 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ransom

Median Family Size in Ransom

The median family size in Ransom is 2.83 persons per family, with single female/mother families (12 | 16.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.25 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (56 | 77.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ransom
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple56 (77.8%)2.54
Single Male/Father4 (5.6%)2.75
Single Female/Mother12 (16.7%)4.25
Total Families72 (100.0%)2.83

Median Household Size in Ransom

Median Household Size in Ransom
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple56 (48.3%)2.54
Single Male/Father4 (3.5%)2.75
Single Female/Mother12 (10.3%)4.25
Non-family44 (37.9%)-
Total Households116 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ransom

Out of a total of 116 households in Ransom, 72 (62.1%) are family households, while 44 (37.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 48, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 44.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ransom
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-44 (37.9%)
2-Person Households48 (41.4%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households13 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households8 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (62.1%)44 (37.9%)

Female Fertility in Ransom

Fertility by Age in Ransom

Average fertility rate in Ransom is 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 333.0 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 Ransom
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)333.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)83.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ransom

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ransom
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ransom

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ransom
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 Degree3 (100.0%)1,000.0
Total3 (100.0%)83.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ransom

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ransom
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 Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ransom

Income Overview in Ransom

Per Capita Income in Ransom is $35,378, while median incomes of families and households are $66,000 and $52,917 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income265$35,378
Median Family Income72$66,000
Mean Family Income72$100,817
Median Household Income116$52,917
Mean Household Income116$73,985
Income Deficit72$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2650.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)265100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2650.50

Earnings by Sex in Ransom

Earnings by Sex in Ransom
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male69 (46.9%)$0
Female78 (53.1%)$16,000
Total147 (100.0%)$21,964

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ransom

The most common earnings brackets in Ransom are $17,500 to $19,999 for men (11 | 15.9%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (16 | 20.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ransom
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)2 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)4 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (14.5%)16 (20.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991 (1.5%)15 (19.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (1.5%)5 (6.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99911 (15.9%)2 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (1.5%)2 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9991 (1.5%)5 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (2.9%)4 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (4.3%)9 (11.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (11.6%)2 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (4.3%)2 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9997 (10.1%)4 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9991 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (7.2%)2 (2.6%)
$100,000+7 (10.1%)1 (1.3%)
Total69 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ransom

Average earnings in Ransom are $42,917 for men and $29,000 for women, a difference of 32.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,000, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $76,250. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,438, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ransom
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$85,000$33,438
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$76,250$0
Total$42,917$29,000

Family Income in Ransom

Family Income Brackets in Ransom

According to the Ransom family income data, there are 29 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 40.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ransom
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99911.4%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991013.9%
$35,000 to $49,99956.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992940.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991013.9%
$100,000 to $149,999811.1%
$150,000 to $199,99934.2%
$200,000+68.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ransom

3-person families (13 | 18.1%) account for the highest median family income in Ransom with $65,938 per family, while 2-person families (48 | 66.7%) have the highest median income of $32,916 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ransom
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families48 (66.7%)$65,833
3-Person Families13 (18.1%)$65,938
4-Person Families8 (11.1%)$54,500
5-Person Families3 (4.2%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total72 (100.0%)$66,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ransom

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ransom
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners15 (20.8%)$51,250
1 Earner7 (9.7%)$78,750
2 Earners42 (58.3%)$67,250
3+ Earners8 (11.1%)$0
Total72 (100.0%)$66,000

Household Income in Ransom

Household Income Brackets in Ransom

With 31 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ransom, accounting for 26.7% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ransom
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010.9%
$10,000 to $14,99976.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992219.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991815.5%
$35,000 to $49,99986.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993126.7%
$75,000 to $99,999119.5%
$100,000 to $149,99986.9%
$150,000 to $199,99932.6%
$200,000+76.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ransom

The median household income in Ransom is $52,917, with the highest median household income of $63,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 43 households (37.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ransom
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years21 (18.1%)$0
45 to 64 Years43 (37.1%)$63,125
65+ Years52 (44.8%)$41,250
Total116 (100.0%)$52,917

Poverty in Ransom

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ransom

With 3.5% poverty level for males and 3.7% for females among the residents of Ransom, 75 year old and over males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (12.5%) and 4 females (21.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ransom
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years2 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (21.0%)
75 Years and over2 (12.5%)1 (5.6%)
Total4 (3.5%)5 (3.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ransom

According to the poverty statistics in Ransom, 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 Ransom
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years13 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years6 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years9 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years23 (92.0%)33 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (100.0%)15 (78.9%)
75 Years and over14 (87.5%)17 (94.4%)
Total110 (96.5%)129 (96.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ransom

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ransom show that 1.8% or 1 of the total 56 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.0%, comprising of 1 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 Ransom
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children49 (98.0%)1 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (98.2%)1 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ransom

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ransom
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ransom
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Ransom

Employment by Class of Employer in Ransom

Among the 129 employed individuals in Ransom, private company employees (70 | 54.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (18 | 14.0%), and state government employees (17 | 13.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ransom
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7054.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1814.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations86.2%
Local Government Employees1410.8%
State Government Employees1713.2%
Federal Government Employees21.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total129100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ransom

Employment Status by Age in Ransom
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years8 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years1 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years16 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years28 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (61.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ransom

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ransom
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma44 (81.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree18 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher17 (54.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ransom

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ransom are Management (16 | 12.3%), Community & Social Service (14 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (9 | 6.9%), Business & Financial (6 | 4.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (4 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ransom

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ransom, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Management (68.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ransom
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Health Technologists1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Total (Category)17 (40.5%)25 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)57 (43.9%)73 (56.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ransom are Healthcare Support (15 | 11.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (10 | 7.7%), Personal Care & Service (4 | 3.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Ransom

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ransom, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (40.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ransom
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)15 (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 & Serving6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)9 (28.1%)23 (71.9%)
Total (Overall)57 (43.9%)73 (56.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ransom are Office & Administration (16 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (8 | 6.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ransom

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ransom
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)57 (43.9%)73 (56.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ransom are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 8.5%), Construction & Extraction (10 | 7.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ransom

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ransom
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)57 (43.9%)73 (56.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ransom are Material Moving (4 | 3.1%), Production (2 | 1.5%), and Transportation (2 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ransom

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ransom
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Transportation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Total (Overall)57 (43.9%)73 (56.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ransom

Employment Industries in Ransom

The major employment industries in Ransom include Health Care & Social Assistance (30 | 23.1%), Educational Services (20 | 15.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (10 | 7.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (10 | 7.7%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (9 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Ransom

Employment Industries by Sex in Ransom

The Ransom industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ransom
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (70.0%)3 (30.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (6.7%)28 (93.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Public Administration4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Total57 (43.9%)73 (56.1%)

Education in Ransom

School Enrollment in Ransom

The most common levels of schooling among the 49 students in Ransom are high school (24 | 49.0%), middle school (16 | 32.7%), and elementary school (4 | 8.2%).
School Enrollment in Ransom
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten12.0%
Elementary School48.2%
Middle School1632.7%
High School2449.0%
College / Undergraduate48.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total49100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ransom

Out of a total of 49 students who are enrolled in schools in Ransom, 2 (4.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 47 (95.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ransom
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (95.9%)2 (4.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ransom

Communications (11 | 25.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (7 | 16.3%), business (7 | 16.3%), social sciences (6 | 14.0%), and education (6 | 14.0%) are the most common fields of study among 43 individuals in Ransom who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ransom
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics12.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural716.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology24.6%
Social Sciences614.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology37.0%
Business716.3%
Education614.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications1125.6%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total43100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ransom

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ransom

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ransom are males with 2 vehicles (28, accounting for 50.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (42, making up 38.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ransom
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1 (1.8%)1 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle2 (3.6%)12 (16.4%)
2 Vehicles28 (50.0%)42 (57.5%)
3 Vehicles9 (16.1%)10 (13.7%)
4 Vehicles5 (8.9%)6 (8.2%)
5 or more Vehicles11 (19.6%)2 (2.7%)
Total56 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ransom

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ransom are less than 5 minutes (30 commuters, 23.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (26 commuters, 20.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (22 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Ransom
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3023.4%
5 to 9 Minutes2620.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1511.7%
15 to 19 Minutes2217.2%
20 to 24 Minutes86.2%
25 to 29 Minutes21.6%
30 to 34 Minutes118.6%
35 to 39 Minutes32.3%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes10.8%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes107.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Ransom

The most common commute times in Ransom are 5 to 9 minutes (20 commuters, 35.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (16 commuters, 22.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ransom
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (30.4%)13 (18.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (35.7%)6 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes6 (10.7%)9 (12.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (10.7%)16 (22.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (3.6%)6 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes2 (3.6%)9 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes2 (3.6%)8 (11.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ransom

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ransom are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (16, 28.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ransom
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)2 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (9.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (8.9%)3 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16 (28.6%)3 (4.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (16.1%)13 (18.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6 (10.7%)13 (18.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (23.2%)10 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1 (1.8%)12 (16.7%)
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 PM2 (3.6%)4 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)5 (6.9%)
Total56 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ransom

Occupancy by Ownership in Ransom

Of the total 116 dwellings in Ransom, owner-occupied units account for 101 (87.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 15 (12.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ransom
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10187.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1512.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units116100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ransom

Occupancy by Household Size in Ransom
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4437.9%
2-Person Household4841.4%
3-Person Household1311.2%
4+ Person Household119.5%
Total Housing Units116100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ransom

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ransom
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household33 (75.0%)11 (25.0%)
2-Person Household47 (97.9%)1 (2.1%)
3-Person Household11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
4+ Person Household10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Total Housing Units101 (87.1%)15 (12.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ransom

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ransom
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma46 (97.9%)1 (2.1%)
College/Associate Degree35 (94.6%)2 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ransom

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ransom
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1412.1%
35 to 44 Years76.0%
45 to 54 Years1210.3%
55 to 64 Years3126.7%
65 to 74 Years2925.0%
75 to 84 Years1412.1%
85 Years and Over97.8%
Total116100.0%

Housing Finances in Ransom

Median Income by Occupancy in Ransom

Median Income by Occupancy in Ransom
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied101 (87.1%)$56,250
Renter-Occupied15 (12.9%)$0
Average116 (100.0%)$52,917

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ransom

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ransom
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (5.0%)10 (66.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (5.0%)3 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (9.9%)1 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (6.9%)1 (6.7%)
$150,000 or more10 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ransom

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ransom
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49937 (36.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79932 (31.7%)2 (13.3%)
$800 to $99910 (9.9%)2 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4999 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)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 more2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ransom

Housing Structures in Ransom

Housing Structures in Ransom
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10893.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other86.9%
Total116100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ransom

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ransom
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached93 (86.1%)15 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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 / Other8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (87.1%)15 (12.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ransom

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ransom
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms16 (15.8%)2 (13.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms47 (46.5%)2 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms32 (31.7%)11 (73.3%)
Total101 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ransom

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ransom
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1 (1.0%)12 (80.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas82 (81.2%)3 (20.0%)
Electricity5 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels13 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ransom

Household Vehicle Usage in Ransom
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle25 (24.7%)3 (20.0%)
2 Vehicles46 (45.5%)12 (80.0%)
3 or more Vehicles27 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ransom

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ransom

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8318
Median Property Value$51,900$60,000
Median Household Income$58,125$2
Monthly Housing Costs$468$2
Real Estate Taxes$1,318$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ransom

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ransom
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00040 (48.2%)3 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99925 (30.1%)11 (61.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99917 (20.5%)3 (16.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)1 (5.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ransom

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ransom
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (20.5%)1 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9993 (3.6%)1 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (30.1%)2 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (8.4%)6 (33.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (4.8%)3 (16.7%)
$150,000 or more8 (9.6%)3 (16.7%)
Total83 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ransom

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ransom
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x67 (80.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x2 (2.4%)15 (83.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (8.4%)2 (11.1%)
4.0x or more7 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ransom

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ransom
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80033 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (14.5%)7 (38.9%)
$800 to $1,49937 (44.6%)4 (22.2%)
Total83 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ransom

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ransom

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ransom
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
35 to 44 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years47 (81.0%)11 (19.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (90.3%)24 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ransom

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ransom
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ransom

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ransom
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00020 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99937 (90.2%)4 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99984 (90.3%)9 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ransom

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ransom
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years34 (77.3%)16 (36.4%)
19 to 25 Years3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (37.5%)
35 to 44 Years2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years4 (19.1%)16 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years10 (17.2%)39 (67.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)28 (68.3%)
75 Years and over34 (100.0%)21 (61.8%)
Total128 (51.6%)155 (62.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ransom

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ransom
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (32.5%)8 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years5 (22.7%)8 (42.1%)
75 Years and over9 (56.2%)11 (61.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ransom

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ransom: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (22.7%)4 (21.0%)
75 Years and over6 (37.5%)8 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ransom: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1 (6.2%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ransom: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (2.5%)4 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (21.0%)
75 Years and over3 (18.8%)1 (5.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ransom: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (5.0%)4 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (31.6%)
75 Years and over4 (25.0%)6 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ransom: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (12.5%)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%)3 (15.8%)
75 Years and over2 (12.5%)2 (11.1%)

Technology Access in Ransom

Computing Device Access in Ransom

Computing Device Access in Ransom
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8674.1%
Smartphone9380.2%
Tablet5749.1%
No Computing Device1714.7%
Total116100.0%

Internet Access in Ransom

Internet Access in Ransom
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8472.4%
Cellular Data Only86.9%
Satellite Internet119.5%
No Internet2118.1%
Total116100.0%

Ransom Summary

Ransom, Kansas is a small town located in Ness County, in the northwest corner of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, and is home to a population of just over 500 people. The town was founded in 1887, and has a rich history of farming, ranching, and small business.

Geography

Ransom is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, and is surrounded by rolling hills and flat plains. The town is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, and is bordered by the towns of Ness City and Utica. The town is located at an elevation of 2,845 feet, and has a total area of 0.6 square miles.

Climate

Ransom has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in the winter is around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Economy

Ransom’s economy is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The town is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops and livestock. 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 Ransom was 514 people. 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 1.5% from two or more races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000.

Conclusion

Ransom, Kansas is a small town located in Ness County, in the northwest corner of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, and is home to a population of just over 500 people. The town was founded in 1887, and has a rich history of farming, ranching, and small business. The town has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The economy of Ransom is largely based on agriculture and ranching, and the town is home to several farms and ranches. The population of Ransom is 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. The median household income was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ransom?
Total Population of Ransom is 265.
What is the Total Male Population of Ransom?
Total Male Population of Ransom is 114.
What is the Total Female Population of Ransom?
Total Female Population of Ransom is 151.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ransom?
There are 75.50 Males per 100 Females in Ransom.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ransom?
There are 132.46 Females per 100 Males in Ransom.
What is the Median Population Age in Ransom?
Median Population Age in Ransom is 59.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ransom
Average Family Size in Ransom is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ransom
Average Household Size in Ransom is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ransom?
Per Capita income in Ransom is $35,378.
What is the Median Family Income in Ransom?
Median Family Income in Ransom is $66,000.
What is the Median Household income in Ransom?
Median Household Income in Ransom is $52,917.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ransom?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ransom is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ransom?
There are 130 People in the Labor Forcein in Ransom.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ransom?
55.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Ransom.