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Sedan

Kansas · 976 residents (2025 est.) · 0.822 sq mi
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Sedan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,827. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 292 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $41,200. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,050
−22%since 2000
from 1,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,277 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:976 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7929931K1K2K1990201020202024Sedan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,827
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,324 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,450
+87%since 2000
from $14,153 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+8%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−24%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,235)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(28)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(803)
Black2.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.9%(156)
Diversity Score48.6%(510)
Diversity Score
49
+567%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−15%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedan, Kansas?

Sedan, Kansas has about 1,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedan, Kansas?

The typical household in Sedan, Kansas earns about $46,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sedan, Kansas expensive?

In Sedan, Kansas, the median home is worth about $41,200, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Sedan, Kansas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sedan, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sedan, Kansas?

About 22.5% of people in Sedan, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sedan, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sedan, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 256 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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