CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wichita

Kansas · 344,284 residents · 162.941 sq mi

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Wichita has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,939. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $75,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 33.4

US median: 35.2

Average education

25% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

344,284

+13%since 1990

from 304,011 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,113 / sq mi

+13%since 1990

from 1,866 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

33.4

+5%since 1990

from 31.8 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024398K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,939

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $28,024 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,647

+42%since 1990

from $14,516 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.2%

−1.3 ptssince 1990

from 12.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$75,000

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $56,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$505

−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $395 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

61.6%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 58.9% in 1990

38.4% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−6%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic82.4%(250,552)

Black11.2%(34,161)

Hispanic / Latino4.7%(14,314)

Asian2.5%(7,612)

Diversity Score45.6%(138,714)

2000

White, non-Hispanic71.7%(246,924)

Black11.3%(38,732)

Hispanic / Latino9.6%(33,112)

Asian3.9%(13,543)

Diversity Score52.8%(181,912)

Diversity Score

+16%since 1990

from 46 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

25.3%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 22.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

83.8%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 81.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.1%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 7.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

10.6 min

−34%since 1990

from 16.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wichita, Kansas?

Wichita, Kansas has about 344,284 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wichita, Kansas?

The typical household in Wichita, Kansas earns about $39,939 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wichita, Kansas expensive?

In Wichita, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Wichita, Kansas?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wichita, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wichita, Kansas?

About 11.2% of people in Wichita, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wichita, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wichita, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,273 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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