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Wichita County

Kansas · 2,031 residents (2025 est.) · 718.566 sq mi
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Wichita County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,063. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 440 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,091
−17%since 2000
from 2,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+6%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,031 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wichita County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511%(230)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(164)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(166)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(87)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(48)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(242)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(257)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.4%(176)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.5%(219)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.6%(347)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(126)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(29)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,063
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,995
+121%since 2000
from $16,720 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+35%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−23%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(2,024)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(466)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(1,444)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(575)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(68)
Diversity Score
56
+6%since 2009
from 53 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
Mexican23.6%(494)
Salvadoran1.7%(36)
Spaniard1.6%(33)
Ancestry
German35.1%(734)
Irish9.2%(193)
English5.9%(123)
American5.2%(109)
Polish3.4%(72)
French2.3%(49)
Swedish2.1%(44)
Swiss2%(41)
Russian1.8%(38)
Dutch1.3%(27)
Czech1.2%(26)
Scottish0.4%(9)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.3%(6)
Italian0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2016
from 73.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 24.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(231)
Married60.2%(470)
Widowed3.5%(27)
Divorced6.8%(53)
Women 15+
Never married16.4%(123)
Married58%(435)
Widowed11.7%(88)
Divorced13.9%(104)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wichita County, Kansas?

Wichita County, Kansas has about 2,091 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wichita County, Kansas?

The typical household in Wichita County, Kansas earns about $79,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wichita County, Kansas expensive?

In Wichita County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Wichita County, Kansas?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wichita County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wichita County, Kansas?

About 16.5% of people in Wichita County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wichita County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wichita County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 667 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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