City

Atwood, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rawlins County  ·  Kansas

👥1,828Population
💰$54,944Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$114,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 7.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate356 (28.8%)
Some College196 (15.8%)
Associates298 (24.1%)
Bachelors189 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree197 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 24.1%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College15.8%
Associates24.1%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,944 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$114,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units882
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
64%
About Atwood, KS

Atwood is a city in Kansas, located in Rawlins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,828 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Atwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,944 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Atwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atwood is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.68%).

Atwood, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Atwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67730 1,828 $54,944 $114,000 $831 0.4% 31.2% 66.7%