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Kechi

Kansas · 1,909 residents · 6.026 sq mi
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Kechi is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,789. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,700. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,909
+84%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+29%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3071K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kechi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,789
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,345
+35%since 2000
from $22,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $917 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(898)
Black7.7%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(22)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(255)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,646)
Black5.5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(59)
Asian2%(38)
Other4.8%(91)
Diversity Score34.2%(652)
Diversity Score
34
+39%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+111%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.1%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kechi, Kansas?

Kechi, Kansas has about 1,909 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kechi, Kansas?

The typical household in Kechi, Kansas earns about $75,789 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kechi, Kansas expensive?

In Kechi, Kansas, the median home is worth about $159,700, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Kechi, Kansas?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kechi, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kechi, Kansas?

About 4.8% of people in Kechi, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kechi, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kechi, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,361 residents, a change of about 248 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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