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Sedgwick

Kansas · 1,575 residents (2025 est.) · 1.63 sq mi
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Sedgwick is a city of 1,614 people in Kansas. That puts it in the top 9% of US cities for household income. This skews young, with a median age of 33.5. 2% of locals were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $179,400, having more than doubled since 2000. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,614
+5%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1,575 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
988 / sq mi
+13%since 2009
from 876 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.5
−5%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.63 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Sedgwick
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(40)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.9%(176)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.5%(202)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.5%(185)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.8%(206)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(190)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(180)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.3%(118)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.4%(120)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(118)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(44)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$93,125
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,934 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$36,046
+112%since 2000
from $17,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.349
−12%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$179,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$981
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,442
75.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
6.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.95 people
+24%since 2009
from 2.38 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
12.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
41.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.9
+18%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(48)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,381)
Black3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(131)
32
+174%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(53)
Ancestry
German19.4%(313)
English15.2%(245)
Irish9%(145)
American4.8%(78)
Scottish2.9%(46)
Italian1.1%(18)
Swedish0.8%(13)
Czech0.7%(11)
Polish0.4%(7)
Swiss0.4%(6)
French0.3%(5)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.2%(4)
Dutch0.2%(3)
Austrian0.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

29.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
10.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
79.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
68.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
18.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
55.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2013
from 9.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(165)
Married62.2%(379)
Widowed4.8%(29)
Divorced5.9%(36)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(117)
Married59.1%(347)
Widowed12.6%(74)
Divorced8.3%(49)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2013
from 9.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
68.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
16.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
79.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
31.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.3%(17)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.3%(20)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War13.3%(8)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II5%(3)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 60 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedgwick, Kansas?

Sedgwick, Kansas has about 1,614 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedgwick, Kansas?

The typical household in Sedgwick, Kansas earns about $93,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sedgwick, Kansas expensive?

In Sedgwick, Kansas, the median home is worth about $179,400, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Sedgwick, Kansas?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sedgwick, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sedgwick, Kansas?

About 5.9% of people in Sedgwick, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sedgwick, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sedgwick, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 169 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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