CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27
Kansas · Sedgwick County · 1,487 residents · 0.473 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19lowest low broadband in KS73.9%#56highest rent burden in KS62.5%#63lowest low income in KS$41,705#88highest high poverty in KS23.6%TRACT SHAPE · Sedgwick County, KS
The short version
Census Tract 27 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,705. Population has fallen 29% since 2020, a loss of 615 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $111,300. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Sedgwick County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,487
−29%since 2020
from 2,102 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,144 / sq mi
−29%since 2020
from 4,444 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2020
from 38.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,705
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,053 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,991
+32%since 2020
from $21,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−15%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.9%
Information17%
Other services5.9%
Public administration5.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$111,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $59,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $686 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
66.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+40%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(868)
Black13.9%(292)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(905)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.6%(34)
Diversity Score78.1%(1,641)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(817)
Black19.2%(285)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(195)
Asian2.8%(42)
Other10%(148)
Diversity Score79.2%(1,178)
Diversity Score
79
+1%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
+8%since 2020
from 17.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Female
40.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Foreign born
12.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $41,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $111,300, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 23.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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