Economy & Jobs — Atchison, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,474 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,839 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,210 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.1% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
| Arts Food | 9.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Museums | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
