Kansas Gazetteer
Also See Atwood, KS: ZIP Codes & Maps
The City of Atwood had a population of 1,320 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Atwood ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Kansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Atwood is located at latitude 39.8067 and longitude -101.0421 in Rawlins County. The formal boundaries for the City of Atwood encompass a land area of 1.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0.06 sq. miles. Rawlins County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Atwood has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Atwood is located within Township of Atwood, a minor civil division (MCD) of Rawlins County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,320 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,242 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,188 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,625 |
| Median Home Value | $119,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 650 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 439 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 143 (22.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 68 (10.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 582 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 380 (65.3%) |
The table below compares Atwood to the other 740 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Kansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 168 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 162 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 204 | 73rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 148 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 375 | 49th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
