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 167 years ago in 1856.

Abilene locator map
Location of Abilene on Kansas map.

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
Altitude : 1,155 feet / 352 meters
Capital city : Abilene is capital of Dickinson County
Establishment : January 01, 1857 (167 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 21:11:38 (6th November 2024)
Density : 505 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -11.78% (2010-2020)
Aerial view of Abilene Kansas 09-04-2013 image
Aerial view of Abilene Kansas 09-04-2013
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).

Abilene map

Demographics

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

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, .

List

Schools in Abilene

College & universities near Abilene, KS

Code Name City ZIP
478917 Hays Academy of Hair Design Salina (KS) 67401-0000

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Abilene, KS

Code Name Address Type
NEW Newton 414 North Main St. RAIL
HUT Hutchinson North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave RAIL

Post offices near Abilene

Post Office Name City ZIP
Abilen Post Office Abilene (KS) 67410

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Abilene , Texas The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas. It is located in the north-central part of the state. Abilene is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abilene Zoo and the Abilene Christian University. 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