Ulysses, Kansas
Ulysses: City in and the county seat of Grant County, Kansas, United States
About
Ulysses is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,161 and a population density of 730 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,546 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Ulysses
| Population : | 5,546 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Grant County |
| Postal code : | 67880 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 8.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,051 feet / 930 meters |
| Capital city : | Ulysses is capital of Grant County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1888 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:11:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 657 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ulysses is located at 37°34'53"N 101°21'19"W (37.5814100, -101.3551700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ulysses decreased by 11.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,161 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,206 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,155 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,160 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,112 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,059 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,021 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,878 | -2.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,721 | -2.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,604 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,546 | -1.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,212 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,406 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,792 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,413 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 94.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,195 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
Ulysses zip code is 67880.
County name: Grant, County
fips: 20067
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $94,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $895 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $365 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $679 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,791 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 157,144 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 249,691 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 328,497 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,511 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,700 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,763 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,178 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 521 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 366 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,006 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 944 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,102.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.16 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $73,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $836 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $340 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $722 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 27,363 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 149,017 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 793,545 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 638,920 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,266,899 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,076 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,944 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,386 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,073 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,011 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,395 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 401 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,367 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 485 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,178 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,577.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.20 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ulysses, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCK | Garden City | 100 North 7th Street | RAIL |
| DDG | Dodge City | Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ulysses , Pennsylvania borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 578 people.
- Ulysses , Nebraska village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 141 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Ulysses distances to largest Kansas cities
