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Southwest

Kansas · Wichita · 14,440 residents · 3.83 sq mi
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The short version

Southwest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $121,614. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Southwest; 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 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,440
Population density
3,770 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,604
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,366
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,614
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,039
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(7,895)
Black9.1%(1,318)
Hispanic / Latino25%(3,615)
Asian2.5%(356)
Other8.7%(1,256)
Diversity Score77.7%(11,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(7,895)
Black9.1%(1,318)
Hispanic / Latino25%(3,615)
Asian2.5%(356)
Other8.7%(1,256)
Diversity Score77.7%(11,225)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
10.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Wichita

Chisholm CreekCollege HillDelanoSouth Central ImprovemenSunflowerNeighborhoods in Wichita
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Places similar to Southwest

Westchester Square
Pop 14,680
Sunnyside
Pop 13,764
Zaferia
Pop 13,180
Chicot West I-30 So.
Pop 10,437
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SOUTHWEST VS
Westchester Square
Income$57,503+3%
Home value$711,362+485%
Population14,680+2%
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SOUTHWEST VS
Sunnyside
Income$53,659−3%
Home value$192,638+58%
Population13,764−5%
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SOUTHWEST VS
Zaferia
Income$59,984+8%
Home value$543,431+347%
Population13,180−9%
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SOUTHWEST VS
Chicot West I-30 So.
Income$54,852−1%
Home value$145,905+20%
Population10,437−28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest, Wichita, Kansas?

Southwest, Wichita, Kansas has about 14,440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southwest, Wichita, Kansas earns about $55,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest, Wichita, Kansas expensive?

In Southwest, Wichita, Kansas, the median home is worth about $121,614, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest, Wichita, Kansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest, Wichita, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.7% of people in Southwest, 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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