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Wyandotte County

Kansas · 169,245 residents · 151.638 sq mi
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Wyandotte County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,000. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169,245
+7%since 2000
from 157,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,116 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+6%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
152K157K161K166K171K1990201020202024Wyandotte County
2024168K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,093
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,784 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,111
+44%since 2000
from $16,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+41%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(81,534)
Black28.1%(44,328)
Hispanic / Latino16%(25,257)
Asian1.6%(2,513)
Other0%
Diversity Score76%(119,951)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(63,079)
Black20.1%(33,945)
Hispanic / Latino33%(55,814)
Asian4.5%(7,621)
Other4.9%(8,254)
Diversity Score88.2%(149,328)
Segregation Score42.6%(72,143)
Diversity Score
88
+16%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyandotte County, Kansas?

Wyandotte County, Kansas has about 169,245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wyandotte County, Kansas earns about $48,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyandotte County, Kansas expensive?

In Wyandotte County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $107,000, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Wyandotte County, Kansas?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wyandotte County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyandotte County, Kansas?

About 18.5% of people in Wyandotte County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyandotte County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyandotte County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,252 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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