Economy & Jobs — Arkansas City, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,629 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,018 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,392 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.4% |
| Manufacturing | 20.2% |
| Arts Food | 8.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
