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Kechi

Kansas · 2,217 residents · 6.026 sq mi
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Kechi is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,069. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,179 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,217
+114%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+25%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3071K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kechi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,069
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,157
+57%since 2000
from $22,444 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,475
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $917 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,795)
Black4.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(131)
Asian2%(45)
Other4%(89)
Diversity Score37.4%(828)
Diversity Score
37
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+124%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kechi, Kansas?

Kechi, Kansas has about 2,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kechi, Kansas?

The typical household in Kechi, Kansas earns about $100,069 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 $190,500, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in Kechi, Kansas?

About 42.5% 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 2.9% 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 1,669 residents, a change of about 305 percent over that period.

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

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