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Western Plains Unified School District 106

Western Plains Unified School District 106 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 1,272. The median household income is $67,917 and the median age is 50.0.

1,272

Population

2

People / sq mi

$67,917

Median Income

50.0

Median Age

Western Plains Unified School District 106 covers 593 sq mi of land at 2.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White77.8%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian42.8%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,917

Median Household Income

$43,741

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$73,700

Median Home Value

$524

Median Rent

83.0%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

92.0%

High School+

20.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Western Plains Unified School District 106 serves a community with a population of 1,272 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.

The median household income in Western Plains Unified School District 106 is $67,917, with a per capita income of $43,741. The poverty rate is 5.3%.

Western Plains Unified School District 106 is 77.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 42.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Western Plains Unified School District 106, 92.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Western Plains Unified School District 106 is $73,700, with a median rent of $524. The homeownership rate is 83.0%.

Data for Western Plains Unified School District 106 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2000020).

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.