Coffeyville Profile

Coffeyville

coffeyvilleCoffeyville is a thriving manufacturing community best known for its friendly people, the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens and the demise of the Dalton Gang in 1892. Coffeyville's present is as lively as its past with much industrial growth taking place over the past few years. The largest industrial development project ever in the State of Kansas took place at Coffeyville Resources with the addition of the nitrogen fertilizer facility.

John Deere Coffeyville Works, Clean Harbors and Darwin Industries are in the Industrial Park located northeast of town. Acme Foundry, Coffeyville SEKTAM, Jensen International and Bartlett Milling are some of the other large industries located in town.  Additionally, Coffeyville has foundries, pattern shops, distributors and a variety of retail establishments.

Land is also available in the Industrial Park to locate a new business and there are prime retail locations near the Walmart Super Center and in the vibrant downtown.

The City of Coffeyville has an aggressive incentive program to help new industry open in Coffeyville ranging from customized Electrical Rate Incentives, to upfront cash grants to cover relocation costs. 

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Coffeyville is 8,387. The population is expected to shrink to 8,134 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.61%.

The median age of Coffeyville residents is 40.

The diversity index of Coffeyville is 64.6, meaning that there is a 65% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Coffeyville is $56,477 and projected to be $60,633 in 2030. Per capita income is $24,144, projected to be $26,236 in 2030. 0.91% of households – 76 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $329,953 and the average disposable income is $44,510.

There are 4,511 housing units in Coffeyville; 2,249 are owner-occupied, 1,296 are rented, and 966 are vacant. The average home value is $110,888, with 75 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,788 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 475 businesses in Coffeyville, employing 7,642 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,512 age 16 and above. 129 workers commute into Coffeyville from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

3,114 residents both live and work in/around Coffeyville. The average travel time is 17.2 minutes. 12.11% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.47% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,568 drive alone, 401 carpool, and 75 take public transportation. 362 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 106 residents work from home.

1,870 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 693 have associates degrees, 685 have bachelor’s degrees, and 303 hold a graduate or professional degree.