Abilene, Kansas
Abilene: city in Kansas, United States
About
Abilene is a city located in the county of Dickinson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,844 and a population density of 565 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,123 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Abilene
| Population | 6,123 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Dickinson County |
| Postal code | 67410 |
| Phone Area Codes | 785 |
| Area | 12.12 km2 |
| Official name | Abilene |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9172,-97.2139 |
| Altitude | 1,155 feet / 352 meters |
| Capital city | Abilene is capital of Dickinson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 11:34:06 (10th April 2026) |
| Density | 505 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Aerial view of Abilene Kansas 09-04-2013 image
Geography
Abilene is located at 38°55'2"N 97°12'50"W (38.9172200, -97.2139100).
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Weather
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph NE
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Abilene decreased by 11.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,844 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,804 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,746 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,593 | -2.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,545 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,502 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,404 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,350 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,288 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,201 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,123 | -1.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 22,031 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,134 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,287 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,123 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 87.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,183 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
Abilene zip code is 67410.
County name: Dickinson, County
fips: 20041
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $189,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,505 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $595 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,066 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,219 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.96 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 161,635 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,955 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,180 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,045 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,308 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 864 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 345 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 69 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,201 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,144 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,890.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.12 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $134,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,319 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $518 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $940 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,906 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,344 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,415 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 131,346 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 166,782 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,399 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,708 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,195 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 484 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 769.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.49 |
Services and Civic Places in Abilene
1City of Abilene
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419 N Broadway St, Abilene, KS 67410 View details
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2City of Abilene
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3Abilene City Hall
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People born in Abilene (12)
People born in Abilene, including film director, actor, and screenwriter Harry Beaumont, actor Leo Pierson, President of Kansas State University Milton Stover Eisenhower, .
More notable people
- Curtis D. Summers (Engineer and roller coaster designer) he was born in 17/09/1929
- Deane Waldo Malott (American academic administrator) he was born in 10/07/1898
- Earl D. Eisenhower (American politician) he was born in 01/02/1898
- Everett W. Stewart (American flying ace) he was born in 18/07/1915
- Hy Vandenberg (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 17/03/1906
- Ralph Faulkner (Fencer, actor (1891-1987)) he was born in 20/07/1891
- Andy Hess (American politician) he was born in 20/07/1923
- Joan Hovis she was born in 03/04/1932
- Elizabeth Baker (economist) she was born in 10/12/1885
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Abilene, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478917 | Hays Academy of Hair Design | Salina (KS) | 67401-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Abilene, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
| HUT | Hutchinson | North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Abilene.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Abilen Post Office | Abilene (KS) | 67410 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Abilene, Texas The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas. with a population of 124,407 people.
Other cities in Dickinson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickinson County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon | 991 | Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Hope | 324 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Woodbine | 163 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Enterprise | 121 | City in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States |
| Holland | 114 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Buckeye | 106 | Township in Dickinson County, Kansas |
| Manchester | 95 | City in Kansas |
| Chapman | 66 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Carlton | 40 | City in Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Abilene distances to largest Kansas cities