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Delano

Kansas · Wichita · 9,902 residents · 2.484 sq mi
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Delano has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,690. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Delano; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,902
Population density
3,986 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,014
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,613
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,690
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,059
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.7%
65.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(5,919)
Black9.7%(959)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,090)
Asian2.5%(251)
Other6.9%(683)
Diversity Score72.9%(7,220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(5,919)
Black9.7%(959)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,090)
Asian2.5%(251)
Other6.9%(683)
Diversity Score72.9%(7,220)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
Female
42.5%
Foreign born
8.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delano, Wichita, Kansas?

Delano, Wichita, Kansas has about 9,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delano, Wichita, Kansas earns about $52,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delano, Wichita, Kansas expensive?

In Delano, Wichita, Kansas, the median home is worth about $106,690, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in Delano, Wichita, Kansas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Delano, Wichita, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delano, Wichita, Kansas?

About 29.6% of people in Delano, Wichita, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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