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South Central Improvemen

Kansas · Wichita · 7,698 residents · 1.78 sq mi
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South Central Improvemen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,961. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,891. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wichita median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up South Central Improvemen; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,698
Population density
4,325 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,961
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,019
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,891
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$856
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(4,053)
Black4.7%(360)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(2,438)
Asian2.5%(192)
Other8.5%(655)
Diversity Score76.6%(5,893)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(4,053)
Black4.7%(360)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(2,438)
Asian2.5%(192)
Other8.5%(655)
Diversity Score76.6%(5,893)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
18.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas?

South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas has about 7,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas?

The typical household in South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas earns about $42,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas expensive?

In South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas, the median home is worth about $96,891, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Central Improvemen, Wichita, Kansas?

About 13.5% of people in South Central Improvemen, 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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