Smoky Hill township is located in Geary County Kansas. Smoky Hill township has a 2024 population of 8,680. Smoky Hill township is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -5.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,218 in 2020.
The average household income in Smoky Hill township is $57,226 with a poverty rate of 28.95%. The median age in Smoky Hill township is 23.2 years: 23.2 years for males, and 23.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smoky Hill township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,098 | 68.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,471 | 16.42% |
| Other race | 503 | 5.62% |
| Two or more races | 486 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 386 | 4.31% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,704 | 3.03 | 8.6 | 91.4 |
| Married | 1,843 | 3.45 | 6.6 | 93.4 |
| Female | 380 | 2.84 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 326 | 1.24 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Male | 155 | 2.25 | 0 | 100 |
3.25
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
8.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 0.5% |
| Associates Degree | 711 | 18.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 617 | 16.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 369 | 9.67% |
| High School Graduate | 868 | 22.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.63% |
| Some College | 1,209 | 31.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,415 | 2,396 | 649 |
| Black | 633 | 609 | 168 |
| Hispanic | 511 | 511 | 103 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 204 | 79 |
| Asian | 174 | 174 | 30 |
| Other Race | 126 | 126 | 38 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,667 | $0 | $32,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,125 | $95,541 | $55,433 |
| High School Graduate | $37,757 | $40,101 | $18,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,573 | $41,372 | $33,816 |
| Some College | $38,944 | $39,315 | $36,902 |
$40,573
Average Earnings
$41,372
Average Male
$33,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.64% of Smoky Hill township residents speak only English, while 20.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,847 | 1,425 | 29.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,602 | 434 | 27.09% |
| Black | 1,270 | 376 | 29.61% |
| Other | 503 | 349 | 69.38% |
| Multiple | 454 | 91 | 20.04% |
| Asian | 351 | 83 | 23.65% |
28.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.43%
Male Poverty Rate
32.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smoky Hill township is Other, with 69.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smoky Hill township is Multiple, with 20.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.81% |
| High School | 21.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.04% |
| Female Employed | 14.93% |
| Male Employed | 8.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,853 | $60,185 |
| Households | $42,244 | $57,226 |
| Married Families | $52,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,579 | $34,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.1%
Male Marriage Rate
77.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
671
Number of Veterans
442
Male Veterans
229
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 571 |
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 520 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 329 | 67.56% |
| White | 298 | 14.96% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 18.73% |
| Asian | 32 | 17.68% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 10.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
25.2%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
16.95%
Born in Smoky Hill township
93.99%
Native Born
6.01%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
3.85%
Naturalized
93.99% of Smoky Hill township residents were born in the United States, with 16.95% having been born in Kansas. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,090 | -118 | -1.44% |
| 2028 | 8,208 | -118 | -1.42% |
| 2027 | 8,326 | -118 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 8,444 | -118 | -1.38% |
| 2025 | 8,562 | -118 | -1.36% |
| 2024 | 8,680 | -118 | -1.34% |
| 2023 | 8,798 | -118 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 8,916 | -143 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 9,059 | -159 | -1.72% |
| 2020 | 9,218 | 3,143 | 51.74% |
| 2019 | 6,075 | -180 | -2.88% |
| 2018 | 6,255 | -168 | -2.62% |
| 2017 | 6,423 | -258 | -3.86% |
| 2016 | 6,681 | -244 | -3.52% |
| 2015 | 6,925 | 48 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 6,877 | -57 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 6,934 | -196 | -2.75% |
| 2012 | 7,130 | 466 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 6,664 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 6,648 | 0 | 0% |