Wichita County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wichita County, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wichita County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wichita County, Kansas. The estimated population of Wichita County, Kansas is 2,150 people, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look at the total population in Wichita County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,150
+1.8%
-0.32%
2020
2,112
 -0.85% -
2019
2,130
 -0.61% -
2018
2,143
 -0.65% -
2017
2,157
 - -

Population of Wichita County, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
71.9%
69.6%
 +3.30%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26%
27.7%
 -6.14%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
1.5%
 -60.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wichita County, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 -5.54% 37.7 -9.59% 43.2 +5.11%
2020 41.5 -1.89% 41.7 -7.13% 41.1 -0.96%
2019 42.3 -6% 44.9 -2.18% 41.5 0%
2018 45 +9.22% 45.9 +2.23% 41.5 +19.94%
2017 41.2 - 44.9 - 34.6 -

The median age of Wichita County, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 157 -13.73% 142 +14.36% 135 162
10 to 19 86 +23.72% 235 -68.17% 106 107
20 to 29 97 +47.29% 113 +37.23% 151 148
30 to 39 96 +70.14% 109 11.53% 168 107
40 to 49 141 -53.38% 124 -21.1% 73 98
50 to 59 197 -42.31% 123 +60.25% 123 213
60 to 69 100 +70.41% 109 +25.78% 189 134
70+ 145 -46.95% 183 -16.21% 85 151

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wichita County, Kansas is $63,306.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wichita County.

  • Under 25
    $15,156.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,236.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wichita County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wichita County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wichita County, Kansas is currently $74,143.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.80% of households in Wichita County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wichita County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    21.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wichita County is $29,463.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wichita County by the total population of Wichita County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wichita County, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wichita County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wichita County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wichita County over the age of 16 is 1,690.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wichita County is 60.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 50 54.00% 22.20%
20 to 24 years 88 61.40% 14.80%
25 to 29 years 211 78.70% 13.30%
30 to 34 years 96 99.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 300 90.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 209 88.00% 9.20%
55 to 59 years 177 50.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 153 61.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 222 42.30% 2.10%
75 years and over 184 0.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wichita County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,451 64.90% 4.80%
Black or African American 16 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 44.40% 0.00%
Asian 12 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 119 54.60% 15.40%
Two or more races 83 43.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 409 67.70% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,248 61.30% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wichita County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wichita County is 1,020, with median earnings of $36,300.00.

Women in Wichita County, Kansas earning approximately 76.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,020 $36,300.00
Male 585 $39,173.00
Female 435 $30,054.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 215 $45,292.00
Business and Financial 25 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $100,750.00
Community and Social Service 24 $32,143.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 72 $45,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $53,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $54,375.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $11,750.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $27,625.00
Sales 46 $35,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 128 $25,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $24,118.00
Construction and Extraction 37 $37,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $38,000.00
Production 74 $37,885.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $27,411.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 170 $43,152.00 45 $46,898.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $31,339.00 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $0.00 57 $39,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 28 $41,875.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $9,000.00 26 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 14 $10,000.00
Sales 33 $65,313.00 13 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $26,583.00 109 $21,776.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $23,603.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 37 $37,625.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 73 $50,775.00 45 $0.00
Production 43 $43,250.00 31 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 29 $47,625.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 897 households in Wichita County, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 593 families in Wichita County with an average family size of 3.04 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 506 25 62 304
Average Household Size 3.04 2.16 3.61 1.04
Total Families 506 25 62 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.16 3.61 0

Poverty

Of the 593 families in Wichita County, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wichita County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,016 housing units in Wichita County, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 897 88.29%
Vacant 119 11.71%

15.75% of the total 1,016 housing units in Wichita County are rental units. This is approximately 160 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 700 are occupied by the owner - or 68.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wichita County is $640.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wichita County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    37
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    139
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    13
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wichita County is $86,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wichita County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    118
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    270
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    71
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    104
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    95
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    42
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wichita County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wichita County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    121
  • 1940 to 1949
    67
  • 1950 to 1959
    134
  • 1960 to 1969
    138
  • 1970 to 1979
    395
  • 1980 to 1989
    94
  • 1990 to 1999
    48
  • 2000 to 2009
    3
  • 2010 to 2013
    16
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wichita County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    38
  • 1 vehicle available
    201
  • 2 vehicles available
    329
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    329

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wichita County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wichita County that commute to work in a particular way.

11.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wichita County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    339
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    264
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    35
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    57
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    36
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    23
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    69
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    40
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    5

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wichita County, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Wichita County, Kansas

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