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Winfield

Kansas · 11,777 residents · 11.144 sq mi
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Winfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,027. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,777
−4%since 2000
from 12,206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,095 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Winfield
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,027
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,443 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,187
+37%since 2000
from $19,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(10,470)
Black3.2%(393)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(569)
Asian3.7%(451)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(3,339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(9,037)
Black4%(473)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(923)
Asian3.5%(411)
Other4.4%(524)
Diversity Score44.5%(5,244)
Diversity Score
45
+63%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, Kansas?

Winfield, Kansas has about 11,777 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winfield, Kansas?

The typical household in Winfield, Kansas earns about $48,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winfield, Kansas expensive?

In Winfield, Kansas, the median home is worth about $92,900, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, Kansas?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Winfield, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winfield, Kansas?

About 18.7% of people in Winfield, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winfield, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Winfield, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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