Township · Kansas
Soldier Township, Kansas
Soldier Township, township, in Shawnee County, Kansas. Soldier Township had 15,282 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,109 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,103 (±25). GEOID 2017766225.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,282
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,109 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,103 ±25
Median household income
$99,994
±$11,843 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$243,600
±$11,833 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,096
±$107 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Soldier Township and what county is it in?
Soldier Township is a township in Shawnee County, Kansas. It covers 62.3 square miles of land, 242 residents per square mile in 2020.
Soldier Township is in the Topeka, KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 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 Soldier Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,282 people lived in Soldier Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 15,109 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,103 (±25).
| Measure | Soldier Township | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,103±25 | 178,025 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,933±305 | 75,458 | +427 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.13 | 2.29 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 6,128±316 | 81,075 | +394 |
Soldier Township's population since 2000
From 12,867 in 2000 to 15,282 in 2025: up 18.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Soldier Township 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 Soldier Township?
The median resident of Soldier Township is 42.8 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.5%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Soldier Township | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8±1.6 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±2.0 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±1.9 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 51.0%±2.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9%±3.5 pts | 71.0% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±2.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±2.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3%±1.4 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.6%±4.6 pts | 32.2% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.5%±2.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0%±1.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Soldier Township earn?
Half of Soldier Township's 5,933 households earn less than $99,994 a year (±$11,843), against $67,104 in Shawnee County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $107,384 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Soldier Township | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,994±$11,843 | $67,104 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,800±$7,003 | $88,163 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,435±$2,740 | $37,908 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1%±1.3 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.6%±2.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2%±1.4 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0%±2.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 Soldier Township?
Owners occupy 90.4% of Soldier Township's occupied homes and renters 9.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,600 by its owner (±$11,833). The median renter pays $1,096 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Soldier Township | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $243,600±$11,833 | $180,900 | +$40,905 |
| Median gross rent | $1,096±$107 | $1,000 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5%±19.1 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,814±$71 | $1,474 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.4%±2.8 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.6%±2.8 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,128±316 | 81,075 | +394 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.9%±1.8 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2%±2.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
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 Soldier Township work and get to work?
80.9% of Soldier Township's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Soldier Township | Shawnee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0%±2.8 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±3.3 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±2.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±2.0 pts | 11.2% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min±1.1 | 17.9 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 Soldier Township?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Soldier Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $89,167 (Tract 33.01) to $113,139 (Tract 34.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 34.01Shawnee County | 5,262 | $113,139 |
| Tract 34.02Shawnee County | 4,421 | $99,783 |
| Tract 33.02Shawnee County | 3,789 | $92,121 |
| Tract 33.01Shawnee County | 2,718 | $89,167 |
| Tract 8Shawnee County | 3,054 | $42,487 |
| Tract 7Shawnee County | 2,355 | $53,691 |
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 Soldier Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Soldier Township compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Soldier Township is the 825th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 1,256 in Kansas.
Soldier Township ranks 55th 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 | 3rd | 1,256 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 112th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 209th | 376 |
| Median household income | 55th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 64th | 375 |
| Median home value | 80th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 77th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 249th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th | 374 |
| Median age | 120th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 46th | 374 |
| Work from home | 97th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 210th | 375 |
Soldier Township's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Soldier Township with other places
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 Soldier Township?
11 of the 57 figures for Soldier Township 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Soldier Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.