Township · Kansas
Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, Kansas
Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, township, in Geary County, Kansas. Smoky Hill Township, Geary County had 9,191 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,143 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,996 (±23). GEOID 2006166000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,191
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,143 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,996 ±23
Median household income
$50,922
±$4,872 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$241,700
±$75,616 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,455
±$82 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Smoky Hill Township, Geary County and what county is it in?
Smoky Hill Township, Geary County is a township in Geary County, Kansas. It covers 54.0 square miles of land, 169 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Fort Riley (CDP) also lies in it.
Smoky Hill Township, Geary County is in the Manhattan, KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,191 people lived in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 9,143 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,996 (±23).
| Measure | Smoky Hill Township, Geary County | Geary County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,996±23 | 35,815 | +2,563 |
| Households | 2,590±197 | 14,158 | +732 |
| Average household size | 3.19±0.24 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,729±235 | 15,939 | +645 |
Smoky Hill Township, Geary County's population since 2000
From 4,974 in 2000 to 9,191 in 2025: up 84.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Smoky Hill Township, Geary County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County?
The median resident of Smoky Hill Township, Geary County is 23.3 years old; 40.6% are under 18 and 2.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.3%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Smoky Hill Township, Geary County | Geary County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.3±0.8 | 27.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 40.6%±2.5 pts | 31.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Male | 55.1%±2.6 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.3%±3.7 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.7%±4.8 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.7%±3.5 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 2.8% | +2.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0%±2.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±1.9 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.1%±4.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.4%±5.0 pts | 20.5% | – |
| With a disability | 5.4%±1.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±3.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0%±1.2 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.4%±5.9 pts | 26.2% | +7.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±3.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 59.3%±7.4 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 26.0%±6.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County earn?
Half of Smoky Hill Township, Geary County's 2,590 households earn less than $50,922 a year (±$4,872), against $59,317 in Geary County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $54,697 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Smoky Hill Township, Geary County | Geary County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,922±$4,872 | $59,317 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,144±$6,186 | $70,877 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,093±$1,911 | $28,780 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.3%±5.5 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.8%±7.6 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4%±3.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.7%±0.5 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4%±3.0 pts | 94.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County?
Owners occupy 8.5% of Smoky Hill Township, Geary County's occupied homes and renters 91.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $241,700 by its owner (±$75,616). The median renter pays $1,455 a month including utilities, and 33.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Smoky Hill Township, Geary County | Geary County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,700±$75,616 | $172,700 | −$90,218 |
| Median gross rent | $1,455±$82 | $1,104 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0%±7.6 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,938±$400 | $1,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 8.5%±3.3 pts | 43.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 91.5%±3.3 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,729±235 | 15,939 | +645 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±12.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±3.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 20.0%±5.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 44.9%±6.9 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.5%±3.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7%±2.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County work and get to work?
66.4% of Smoky Hill Township, Geary County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.7%.
| Measure | Smoky Hill Township, Geary County | Geary County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.8%±3.8 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.7%±6.3 pts | 6.9% | +9.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 66.4%±5.0 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±3.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 19.5%±3.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±2.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.7 min±0.9 | 17.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,133 (Tract 6.01) to $62,292 (Tract 6.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6.01Geary County | 5,683 | $50,133 |
| Tract 6.02Geary County | 3,067 | $62,292 |
| Tract 8.02Geary County | 4,109 | $86,522 |
| Tract 3Geary County | 4,316 | $57,010 |
| Tract 8.01Geary County | 2,615 | $86,346 |
| Tract 2Geary County | 2,498 | $57,965 |
| Tract 1Geary County | 2,498 | $51,418 |
| Tract 7Geary County | 2,816 | $43,419 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Smoky Hill Township, Geary County) · Census block assignment files
How does Smoky Hill Township, Geary County compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Smoky Hill Township, Geary County is the 1,345th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 11th-most populous of 1,256 in Kansas.
Smoky Hill Township, Geary County ranks 338th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 1,256 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 176th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 213th | 376 |
| Median household income | 338th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 372nd | 375 |
| Median home value | 84th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 19th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 140th | 374 |
| Median age | 371st | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 374th | 374 |
| Work from home | 209th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 347th | 375 |
Smoky Hill Township, Geary County's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Smoky Hill Township, Geary County?
10 of the 57 figures for Smoky Hill Township, Geary County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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