Atchison city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Atchison city is a small city located in Kansas, within Atchison County. The total population is 10,795. It ranks as the 35th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atchison city is 29.9 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atchison city is $54,695. This is 25% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $130,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Atchison city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Atchison city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Atchison city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.