How long do people stay in their homes in Abilene, KS?
18.2% (±7.5 points) of households in Abilene, KS moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.2% (±7.5 points)
- Since before 2000
- 22.7%
When households in Abilene moved in
| Moved in | Abilene | Dickinson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.7% (±4.1 points) | 4.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 12.5% (±6.3 points) | 13.7% | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 41.9% (±10.5 points) | 41.2% | 38.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 17.1% (±6.6 points) | 18.4% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 11.5% (±4.7 points) | 11.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 11.2% (±4.1 points) | 11.6% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Abilene, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Dickinson County (17.8%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Abilene
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | — | 18.2% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Grant Township (Dickinson County) | 1.7 mi | 10.9% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Dickinson County) | 5.3 mi | 8.9% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Buckeye Township (Dickinson County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise | 6.2 mi | 14.5% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newbern Township | 6.9 mi | 17.9% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willowdale Township | 7.1 mi | 15.9% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solomon | 7.6 mi | 10.0% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Dickinson County) | 7.8 mi | 17.5% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincoln Township (Dickinson County), KS (8.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Dickinson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Wheatland Township (Dickinson County) | 43.2% (±61.2 points) |
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Dickinson County) | 41.0% (±37.8 points) |
| 5 | Chapman | 31.5% (±10.8 points) |
| 6 | Herington | 30.0% (±8.8 points) |
| 7 | Noble Township (Dickinson County) | 25.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 8 | Rinehart Township | 22.4% (±37.9 points) |
| 9 | Abilene | 18.2% (±7.5 points) |
| 10 | Newbern Township | 17.9% (±32.7 points) |
| 11 | Center Township (Dickinson County) | 17.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 12 | Hope Township | 17.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 | Hope | 16.3% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Willowdale Township | 15.9% (±40.3 points) |
| 15 | Ridge Township | 15.4% (±63.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Dickinson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Abilene
How often do people move in Abilene?
18.2% of households in Abilene, KS moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Abilene have?
22.7% of households in Abilene have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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