Protection, Kansas
Protection: city in Comanche County, Kansas, United States
About
Protection is a city located in the county of Comanche in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 514 and a population density of 209 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 460 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Protection
| Population | 460 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Comanche County |
| Postal code | 67127 |
| Phone Area Codes | 620 |
| Area | 2.46 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2014,-99.4840 |
| Altitude | 1,850 feet / 564 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:04:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 187 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Protection Kansas '1913' image
Geography
Protection is located at 37°12'5"N 99°29'2"W (37.2014100, -99.4840100).
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Weather
53°F
Partly Cloudy
8 to 13 mph S
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Protection decreased by 11.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 514 | - | census |
| 2011 | 511 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 519 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 522 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 527 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 497 | -6.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 500 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 480 | -4.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 473 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 465 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 460 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 55,514 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 48,205 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 54,539 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 48,035 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 81.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.8% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 72.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,985 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
Protection zip code is 67127.
County name: Comanche, County
fips: 20033
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $408,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,049 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $676 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,243 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 21,233 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 155,842 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 406,685 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 435,277 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,827,127 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,708 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $79,809 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,350 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,613 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,872 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,790 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 809 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,306 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 464 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,493 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,066.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.81 |
Services and Civic Places in Protection
1City Hall
108 W Walnut St, Protection, KS 67127 View details
Phone: +16206224696
People born in Protection (1)
Olympic weightlifter Natalie Burgener was born in Protection
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Protection, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDG | Dodge City | Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Protection.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Post Office | Protection (KS) | 67127 |