How long do people stay in their homes in Arkansas City, KS?
31.5% (±5.2 points) of households in Arkansas City, KS moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.3% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 31.5% (±5.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 19.3%
When households in Arkansas City moved in
| Moved in | Arkansas City | Cowley County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 8.3% (±3.7 points) | 4.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 23.2% (±3.6 points) | 20.3% | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 36.9% (±5.4 points) | 36.2% | 38.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12.3% (±2.9 points) | 17.3% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 10.1% (±3.0 points) | 11.8% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 9.2% (±3.0 points) | 9.5% | 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 Arkansas City, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Cowley County (25.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Arkansas City
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City | — | 31.5% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Creswell Township | 1.6 mi | 24.5% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkerfield | 2.4 mi | 18.2% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Bolton Township | 3.0 mi | 23.0% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Geuda Springs | 6.7 mi | 29.4% (±34.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Cowley County) | 7.1 mi | 26.7% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Cowley County) | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silverdale Township | 8.5 mi | 16.3% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walton Township (Sumner County) | 9.1 mi | 32.2% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parkerfield, KS (18.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Cowley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Township (Cowley County) | 56.3% (±47.1 points) |
| 2 | Salem Township (Cowley County) | 38.2% (±25.3 points) |
| 3 | Liberty Township (Cowley County) | 31.6% (±75.9 points) |
| 4 | Arkansas City | 31.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 5 | Pleasant Valley Township (Cowley County) | 26.7% (±21.5 points) |
| 6 | Winfield | 26.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 7 | Creswell Township | 24.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 8 | Sheridan Township (Cowley County) | 24.0% (±20.7 points) |
| 9 | Bolton Township | 23.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 10 | Cedar Township (Cowley County) | 22.2% (±70.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in Cowley 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 Arkansas City
How often do people move in Arkansas City?
31.5% of households in Arkansas City, KS moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Arkansas City have?
19.3% of households in Arkansas City have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkansas City city, Kansas
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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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Figures last updated on .
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