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Sunflower

Kansas · Wichita · 5,883 residents · 1.759 sq mi
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The short version

Sunflower has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $116,624. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Sunflower; 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 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,883
Population density
3,345 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,307
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,741
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,624
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$880
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.3%
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(3,018)
Black8.4%(495)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,568)
Asian6.4%(378)
Other7.2%(424)
Diversity Score81.2%(4,775)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(3,018)
Black8.4%(495)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(1,568)
Asian6.4%(378)
Other7.2%(424)
Diversity Score81.2%(4,775)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
17.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunflower, Wichita, Kansas?

Sunflower, Wichita, Kansas has about 5,883 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunflower, Wichita, Kansas earns about $53,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunflower, Wichita, Kansas expensive?

In Sunflower, Wichita, Kansas, the median home is worth about $116,624, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Sunflower, Wichita, Kansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sunflower, Wichita, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.6% of people in Sunflower, 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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