How old are the homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County), KS?
74.1% (±34.8 points) of the homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County), KS were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
2.4% were built before 1940.
0.0% were built in 2010 or later.
Figures last updated on .
- Built before 1980
- 74.1% (±34.8 points)
- Built before 1940
- 2.4%
- Built 2010 or later
- 0.0%
When the homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County) were built
| Year built | Empire Township (Ellsworth County) | Ellsworth County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 4.8% | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2.4% (±3.6 points) | 5.0% | 11.5% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 23.5% (±16.1 points) | 7.6% | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 7.0% | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 23.2% (±17.4 points) | 15.4% | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 21.8% (±20.6 points) | 9.0% | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.7% (±10.1 points) | 8.2% | 11.8% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 18.0% (±19.2 points) | 10.2% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% (±3.6 points) | 32.9% | 15.4% | 11.7% |
In Empire Township (Ellsworth County), the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Ellsworth County (75.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (55.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).
In Ellsworth County, Empire Township (Ellsworth County) ranks 13 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 872 of 1,863.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (50.9%) and the share built before 1980 (74.1%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Empire Township (Ellsworth County)
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Township (Ellsworth County) | — | 74.1% (±34.8 points) | — |
| Trivoli Township | 5.9 mi | 100.0% (±223.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Langley Township | 5.9 mi | 54.6% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carneiro Township | 7.4 mi | 24.3% (±78.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kanopolis | 7.5 mi | 79.3% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Creek Township (Ellsworth County) | 7.9 mi | 100.0% (±78.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ash Creek Township | 8.0 mi | 50.0% (±107.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thomas Township | 9.7 mi | 50.0% (±96.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Geneseo | 11 mi | 96.2% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Ellsworth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wilson | 86.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 8 | Valley Township (Ellsworth County) | 80.8% (±18.8 points) |
| 9 | Ellsworth | 80.1% (±12.0 points) |
| 10 | Kanopolis | 79.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 11 | Ellsworth Township | 76.9% (±17.1 points) |
| 12 | Green Garden Township | 74.3% (±39.9 points) |
| 13 | Empire Township (Ellsworth County) | 74.1% (±34.8 points) |
| 14 | Langley Township | 54.6% (±43.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Ash Creek Township | 50.0% (±107.7 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Thomas Township | 50.0% (±96.8 points) |
| 17 | Columbia Township | 46.6% (±78.3 points) |
| 18 | Mulberry Township | 44.4% (±196.6 points) |
| 19 | Garfield Township (Ellsworth County) | 37.5% (±208.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Ellsworth 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 Empire Township (Ellsworth County)
How old are most homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County)?
74.1% of homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County), KS were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County) need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 50.9% and 74.1% of homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County) were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Empire Township (Ellsworth County)?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Empire township, Ellsworth County, Kansas (county subdivision:21150, in state:20 county:053).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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