How long do people stay in their homes in Ottawa, KS?
32.6% (±5.7 points) of households in Ottawa, KS moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.1% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 32.6% (±5.7 points)
- Since before 2000
- 14.1%
When households in Ottawa moved in
| Moved in | Ottawa | Franklin County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 9.4% (±3.0 points) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 23.2% (±4.8 points) | 20.3% | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 40.5% (±6.3 points) | 35.2% | 38.4% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12.8% (±3.8 points) | 17.6% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 5.1% (±2.3 points) | 9.3% | 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 Ottawa, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Franklin County (26.3%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (26.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Ottawa
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | — | 32.6% (±5.7 points) | — |
| Harrison Township (Franklin County) | 3.0 mi | 9.4% (±21.0 points) | Lower |
| Ottawa Township (Franklin County) | 3.3 mi | 8.2% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
| Lincoln Township (Franklin County) | 3.7 mi | 34.0% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayes Township (Franklin County) | 7.4 mi | 16.2% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton | 7.9 mi | 8.8% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Peoria Township | 7.9 mi | 22.9% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centropolis Township | 8.4 mi | 14.7% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
| Ohio Township (Franklin County) | 8.6 mi | 16.5% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harrison Township (Franklin County), KS (9.4%), Ottawa Township (Franklin County), KS (8.2%), Princeton, KS (8.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Township (Franklin County) | 34.0% (±22.5 points) |
| 2 | Wellsville | 33.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 3 | Greenwood Township (Franklin County) | 32.7% (±31.0 points) |
| 4 | Ottawa | 32.6% (±5.7 points) |
| 5 | Williamsburg Township | 32.3% (±18.1 points) |
| 6 | Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 26.5% (±8.5 points) |
| 7 | Peoria Township | 22.9% (±19.9 points) |
| 8 | Pomona Township | 20.3% (±10.5 points) |
| 9 | Pottawatomie Township (Franklin County) | 20.1% (±17.3 points) |
| 10 | Williamsburg | 19.7% (±14.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Franklin 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 Ottawa
How often do people move in Ottawa?
32.6% of households in Ottawa, KS moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Ottawa have?
14.1% of households in Ottawa 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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