Demographics & People — Arkansas City, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,909 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,800 |
| Median Age | 37.1 |
| Total Households | 4,712 |
| Family Households | 2,830 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | 0.406 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,193 |
| Black or African American | 459 |
| Asian | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,733 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,789 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,161 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,550 |
| Irish | 2,025 |
| German | 1,959 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,564 |
| English | 1,228 |
| American | 1,139 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 637 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 520 |
Language
| English Only | 9,794 |
| Spanish | 1,264 |
| Population 5+ | 11,129 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 872 |
| Population 18+ | 9,145 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Arkansas City, Kansas.