How long do people stay in their homes in Oberlin, KS?
22.3% (±7.7 points) of households in Oberlin, KS moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.7% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 22.3% (±7.7 points)
- Since before 2000
- 27.7%
When households in Oberlin moved in
| Moved in | Oberlin | Decatur County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 20.5% (±7.6 points) | 22.3% | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 27.7% (±8.2 points) | 26.8% | 38.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 22.3% (±8.4 points) | 20.4% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 17.4% (±6.8 points) | 16.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 10.3% (±5.0 points) | 12.6% | 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 Oberlin, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Decatur County (24.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Oberlin
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin | — | 22.3% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Liberty Township (Decatur County) | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±68.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oberlin Township | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±97.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Decatur County) | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Township | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer Township (Decatur County) | 8.8 mi | 44.7% (±63.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township (Decatur County) | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Township (Decatur County) | 9.0 mi | 50.0% (±65.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Decatur County) | 9.5 mi | 100.0% (±61.5 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Summit Township (Decatur County), KS (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Decatur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Beaver Township (Decatur County) | 50.0% (±65.1 points) |
| 4 | Custer Township (Decatur County) | 44.7% (±63.5 points) |
| 5 | Jennings | 28.9% (±21.9 points) |
| 6 | Jennings Township | 27.3% (±20.5 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Norcatur | 26.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Lincoln Township (Decatur County) | 26.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 9 | Oberlin | 22.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 10 | Dresden | 15.6% (±56.6 points) |
| 11 | Dresden Township (Decatur County) | 8.2% (±39.1 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Center Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Finley Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Harlan Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±77.5 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Liberty Township (Decatur County) | 0.0% (±68.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Decatur 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 Oberlin
How often do people move in Oberlin?
22.3% of households in Oberlin, KS moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Oberlin have?
27.7% of households in Oberlin have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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