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Sedgwick

Kansas · 1,603 residents · 1.634 sq mi
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Sedgwick has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,603
+4%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sedgwick
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,042
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,934 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,055
+65%since 2000
from $17,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+66%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(48)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(129)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,388)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(101)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other8.2%(131)
Diversity Score32.8%(525)
Diversity Score
33
+290%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedgwick, Kansas?

Sedgwick, Kansas has about 1,603 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedgwick, Kansas?

The typical household in Sedgwick, Kansas earns about $56,042 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 $137,200, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Sedgwick, Kansas?

About 23.8% 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 12.7% 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 158 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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