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Sedan

Kansas · 1,124 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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Sedan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,413. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,100. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,124
−16%since 2000
from 1,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,367 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,633 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7929931K1K2K1990201020202024Sedan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,413
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,903
+41%since 2000
from $14,153 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing8.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−46.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+46%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,002)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(58)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other9%(101)
Diversity Score31.7%(356)
Diversity Score
32
+334%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedan, Kansas?

Sedan, Kansas has about 1,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedan, Kansas?

The typical household in Sedan, Kansas earns about $33,413 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 $56,100, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Sedan, Kansas?

About 21.0% 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 14.7% 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 182 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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