City

Yates Center, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodson County  ·  Kansas

👥2,117Population
💰$44,609Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$90,200Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.1%Other: 4.8%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.5%)
HS Graduate515 (33.2%)
Some College232 (15%)
Associates199 (12.8%)
Bachelors151 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree431 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 15%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College15.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,609 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$90,200 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units1,135
Vacant Units280

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Yates Center, KS

Yates Center is a city in Kansas, located in Woodson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,117 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Yates Center is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,609 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Yates Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $590 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yates Center is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yates Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66783 2,117 $44,609 $90,200 $590 2.4% 37.5% 81.1%