Wichita, KS

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Wichita Overview

395,951
TOTAL POPULATION
196,946
MALE POPULATION
199,005
FEMALE POPULATION
98.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,393
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,916
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,712
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,123
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
204,593
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wichita Area Codes

Race in Wichita

The most populous races in Wichita are White / Caucasian (273,113 | 69.0%), Hispanic or Latino (69,539 | 17.6%), and Two or more Races (39,749 | 10.0%).
Race in Wichita
Race# Population% Population
Asian19,1864.9%
Black / African American39,2319.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1210.0%
Hispanic or Latino69,53917.6%
Native / Alaskan4,2171.1%
White / Caucasian273,11369.0%
Two or more Races39,74910.0%
Some other Race20,3345.1%
Total395,951100.0%

Ancestry in Wichita

The most populous ancestries reported in Wichita are German (75,851 | 19.2%), Mexican (57,809 | 14.6%), English (41,383 | 10.4%), Irish (39,243 | 9.9%), and American (19,049 | 4.8%), together accounting for 58.9% of all Wichita residents.
Ancestry in Wichita
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,6900.7%
Alaska Native170.0%
Aleut80.0%
Alsatian80.0%
American19,0494.8%
Apache5840.2%
Arab2,9170.7%
Arapaho520.0%
Argentinean2690.1%
Armenian540.0%
Australian230.0%
Austrian4950.1%
Bahamian150.0%
Bangladeshi1810.1%
Barbadian140.0%
Belgian3820.1%
Bhutanese8060.2%
Blackfeet9150.2%
Bolivian290.0%
Brazilian1750.0%
British2,6480.7%
Bulgarian2580.1%
Burmese6810.2%
Cajun400.0%
Canadian3300.1%
Celtic960.0%
Central American3,5370.9%
Central American Indian2460.1%
Cherokee4,1921.1%
Cheyenne160.0%
Chickasaw700.0%
Chilean1240.0%
Chippewa1160.0%
Choctaw1,0350.3%
Colombian2930.1%
Comanche970.0%
Costa Rican1400.0%
Cree320.0%
Creek8400.2%
Croatian1930.1%
Cuban3370.1%
Czech1,4380.4%
Czechoslovakian3390.1%
Danish1,2380.3%
Delaware1680.0%
Dominican730.0%
Dutch4,6061.2%
Dutch West Indian450.0%
Eastern European4450.1%
Ecuadorian1460.0%
Egyptian1510.0%
English41,38310.4%
Estonian60.0%
Ethiopian560.0%
European8,0412.0%
Fijian580.0%
Filipino1670.0%
Finnish1950.1%
French7,6931.9%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian1,2100.3%
German75,85119.2%
German Russian1570.0%
Ghanaian1260.0%
Greek5410.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro2000.1%
Guatemalan7990.2%
Haitian930.0%
Honduran6440.2%
Hopi180.0%
Hungarian6340.2%
Icelander530.0%
Indian (Asian)2,2090.6%
Indonesian1480.0%
Inupiat160.0%
Iranian4900.1%
Irish39,2439.9%
Iroquois1090.0%
Israeli160.0%
Italian6,4941.6%
Jamaican2950.1%
Japanese1,7370.4%
Jordanian890.0%
Kenyan3610.1%
Kiowa2380.1%
Korean2,8870.7%
Laotian980.0%
Latvian120.0%
Lebanese1,3390.3%
Lithuanian1130.0%
Luxembourger540.0%
Macedonian40.0%
Malaysian1,7730.4%
Maltese100.0%
Mexican57,80914.6%
Mexican American Indian6970.2%
Mongolian1630.0%
Moroccan1800.1%
Native Hawaiian1290.0%
Navajo1320.0%
New Zealander120.0%
Nicaraguan1060.0%
Nigerian3860.1%
Northern European4030.1%
Norwegian2,7870.7%
Osage2550.1%
Ottawa860.0%
Pakistani3880.1%
Palestinian790.0%
Panamanian1150.0%
Paraguayan410.0%
Pennsylvania German4130.1%
Peruvian3190.1%
Pima1040.0%
Polish3,6540.9%
Portuguese2560.1%
Potawatomi1920.1%
Pueblo3580.1%
Puerto Rican2,7020.7%
Puget Sound Salish40.0%
Romanian1350.0%
Russian2,0190.5%
Salvadoran1,7330.4%
Samoan400.0%
Scandinavian1,2520.3%
Scotch-Irish3,4580.9%
Scottish6,0741.5%
Seminole820.0%
Sioux3350.1%
Slavic480.0%
Slovak1930.1%
Slovene440.0%
South African230.0%
South American1,7230.4%
South American Indian120.0%
Spaniard9100.2%
Spanish3250.1%
Spanish American420.0%
Spanish American Indian130.0%
Sri Lankan9,5182.4%
Subsaharan African4,3631.1%
Sudanese2150.1%
Swedish5,1041.3%
Swiss1,1070.3%
Syrian1480.0%
Thai2,3120.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian140.0%
Turkish580.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander60.0%
Ugandan280.0%
Ukrainian3530.1%
Uruguayan290.0%
Venezuelan4730.1%
Vietnamese370.0%
Welsh2,1080.5%
West Indian160.0%
Yaqui200.0%
Yugoslavian500.0%
Zimbabwean100.0%
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Immigrants in Wichita

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wichita came from Latin America (20,134 | 5.1%), Central America (18,582 | 4.7%), Mexico (16,527 | 4.2%), Asia (14,347 | 3.6%), and South Eastern Asia (9,448 | 2.4%), together accounting for 20.0% of all Wichita residents.
Immigrants in Wichita
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,4380.6%
Argentina610.0%
Armenia70.0%
Asia14,3473.6%
Australia150.0%
Austria170.0%
Bahamas40.0%
Bangladesh1700.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina140.0%
Brazil1920.1%
Bulgaria1440.0%
Cambodia5480.1%
Cameroon140.0%
Canada3010.1%
Caribbean2280.1%
Central America18,5824.7%
Chile460.0%
China8420.2%
Colombia1560.0%
Congo2410.1%
Costa Rica1160.0%
Croatia130.0%
Cuba540.0%
Czechoslovakia150.0%
Dominican Republic700.0%
Eastern Africa1,1750.3%
Eastern Asia1,3250.3%
Eastern Europe6590.2%
Ecuador1580.0%
Egypt1080.0%
El Salvador8010.2%
England3720.1%
Eritrea1730.0%
Ethiopia1760.0%
Europe2,0580.5%
France680.0%
Germany2960.1%
Ghana660.0%
Greece190.0%
Guatemala5960.2%
Haiti270.0%
Honduras4110.1%
Hong Kong870.0%
Hungary270.0%
India1,0570.3%
Indonesia450.0%
Iran1990.1%
Iraq2830.1%
Ireland200.0%
Israel80.0%
Italy740.0%
Jamaica480.0%
Japan1540.0%
Jordan990.0%
Kazakhstan50.0%
Kenya4580.1%
Korea3290.1%
Kuwait1180.0%
Laos5810.2%
Latin America20,1345.1%
Lebanon5140.1%
Malaysia1880.1%
Mexico16,5274.2%
Middle Africa4170.1%
Moldova80.0%
Morocco1040.0%
Nepal3220.1%
Netherlands1000.0%
Nicaragua380.0%
Nigeria2520.1%
Northern Africa3770.1%
Northern Europe7960.2%
Norway230.0%
Oceania550.0%
Pakistan3340.1%
Panama930.0%
Peru1930.1%
Philippines1,3170.3%
Poland420.0%
Romania900.0%
Russia330.0%
Saudi Arabia740.0%
Scotland180.0%
Singapore110.0%
South America1,3240.3%
South Central Asia2,2020.6%
South Eastern Asia9,4482.4%
Southern Europe1220.0%
Spain290.0%
Sri Lanka1100.0%
Sudan750.0%
Sweden40.0%
Syria760.0%
Taiwan1320.0%
Thailand4050.1%
Trinidad and Tobago110.0%
Turkey1000.0%
Uganda1200.0%
Ukraine560.0%
Venezuela4170.1%
Vietnam6,2481.6%
Western Africa4150.1%
Western Asia1,3010.3%
Western Europe4810.1%
Zaire1620.0%
Zimbabwe290.0%
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Sex and Age in Wichita

Sex and Age in Wichita

The most populous age groups in Wichita are 25 to 29 Years (16,053 | 8.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (14,712 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wichita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,642 (6.4%)12,624 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years13,839 (7.0%)12,641 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years14,875 (7.5%)14,056 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years13,719 (7.0%)13,051 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years14,875 (7.5%)14,657 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years16,053 (8.2%)14,712 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years13,783 (7.0%)14,070 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years13,473 (6.8%)12,109 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years11,947 (6.1%)12,468 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years10,542 (5.3%)11,100 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years11,539 (5.9%)11,064 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years11,522 (5.9%)11,311 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years11,464 (5.8%)12,206 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years10,029 (5.1%)11,139 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years7,062 (3.6%)7,941 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years3,983 (2.0%)5,067 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years2,933 (1.5%)4,060 (2.0%)
85 Years and over2,666 (1.3%)4,729 (2.4%)
Total196,946 (100.0%)199,005 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wichita

Median Family Size in Wichita

The median family size in Wichita is 3.22 persons per family, with single female/mother families (19,858 | 21.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,713 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.11 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wichita
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple66,401 (70.7%)3.23
Single Male/Father7,713 (8.2%)3.11
Single Female/Mother19,858 (21.1%)3.25
Total Families93,972 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Wichita

The median household size in Wichita is 2.50 persons per household, with single male/father households (7,713 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (62,082 | 39.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wichita
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple66,401 (42.5%)3.25
Single Male/Father7,713 (4.9%)3.56
Single Female/Mother19,858 (12.7%)3.47
Non-family62,082 (39.8%)1.24
Total Households156,054 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wichita

Out of a total of 156,054 households in Wichita, 93,972 (60.2%) are family households, while 62,082 (39.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 41,792, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 51,435.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wichita
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-51,435 (33.0%)
2-Person Households41,792 (26.8%)8,848 (5.7%)
3-Person Households19,499 (12.5%)1,243 (0.8%)
4-Person Households16,811 (10.8%)314 (0.2%)
5-Person Households9,177 (5.9%)242 (0.2%)
6-Person Households3,917 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,776 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total93,972 (60.2%)62,082 (39.8%)

Female Fertility in Wichita

Fertility by Age in Wichita

Average fertility rate in Wichita is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wichita
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years336 (5.9%)26.0
20 to 34 years4,094 (71.4%)94.0
35 to 50 years1,301 (22.7%)35.0
Total5,731 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wichita

60.5% of women with births (5,731) in Wichita are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 83.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wichita
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years55 (16.4%)281 (83.6%)
20 to 34 years2,440 (59.6%)1,654 (40.4%)
35 to 50 years974 (74.9%)327 (25.1%)
Total3,467 (60.5%)2,264 (39.5%)

Fertility by Education in Wichita

Average fertility rate in Wichita is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 71.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wichita
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School670 (11.7%)38.0
High School Diploma1,389 (24.2%)71.0
College or Associate's Degree2,144 (37.4%)69.0
Bachelor's Degree1,029 (17.9%)59.0
Graduate Degree499 (8.7%)61.0
Total5,731 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wichita

39.5% of women with births in Wichita are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wichita
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School307 (45.8%)363 (54.2%)
High School Diploma508 (36.6%)881 (63.4%)
College or Associate's Degree1,280 (59.7%)864 (40.3%)
Bachelor's Degree918 (89.2%)111 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree455 (91.2%)44 (8.8%)
Total3,467 (60.5%)2,264 (39.5%)

Income in Wichita

Income Overview in Wichita

Per Capita Income in Wichita is $34,393, while median incomes of families and households are $77,916 and $60,712 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income395,951$34,393
Median Family Income93,972$77,916
Mean Family Income93,972$101,591
Median Household Income156,054$60,712
Mean Household Income156,054$84,475
Income Deficit93,972$11,123
Wage / Income Gap (%)395,95129.63%
Wage / Income Gap ($)395,95170.37¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index395,9510.47

Earnings by Sex in Wichita

Average Earnings in Wichita are $36,360, $43,292 for men and $30,465 for women, a difference of 29.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Wichita
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male111,370 (52.6%)$43,292
Female100,438 (47.4%)$30,465
Total211,808 (100.0%)$36,360

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wichita

The most common earnings brackets in Wichita are $100,000+ for men (14,928 | 13.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (8,389 | 8.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wichita
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,289 (4.8%)6,108 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,101 (2.8%)3,984 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,165 (3.7%)4,520 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,945 (2.6%)3,303 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,314 (3.0%)4,127 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,679 (2.4%)4,012 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,683 (2.4%)3,825 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,427 (2.2%)3,085 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,463 (2.2%)3,409 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,802 (3.4%)4,812 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,458 (5.8%)8,389 (8.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,295 (5.7%)7,315 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,438 (4.9%)5,854 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9996,468 (5.8%)5,872 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,715 (6.0%)5,818 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,843 (4.3%)3,946 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,934 (8.0%)7,417 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,617 (6.8%)4,145 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,806 (9.7%)5,739 (5.7%)
$100,000+14,928 (13.4%)4,758 (4.7%)
Total111,370 (100.0%)100,438 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wichita

Average earnings in Wichita are $49,581 for men and $35,248 for women, a difference of 28.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,203, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,719. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,266, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,981.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wichita
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,719$22,981
High School Diploma$40,147$27,669
College or Associate's Degree$47,748$33,322
Bachelor's Degree$69,304$46,129
Graduate Degree$85,203$58,266
Total$49,581$35,248

Family Income in Wichita

Family Income Brackets in Wichita

According to the Wichita family income data, there are 18,231 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,255 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wichita
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,1013.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,2552.4%
$15,000 to $24,9994,7935.1%
$25,000 to $34,9995,9206.3%
$35,000 to $49,99910,90111.6%
$50,000 to $74,99917,47918.6%
$75,000 to $99,99915,12916.1%
$100,000 to $149,99918,23119.4%
$150,000 to $199,9998,3648.9%
$200,000+7,8008.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wichita

6-person families (3,540 | 3.8%) account for the highest median family income in Wichita with $95,652 per family, while 2-person families (44,997 | 47.9%) have the highest median income of $36,494 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wichita
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families44,997 (47.9%)$72,987
3-Person Families18,733 (19.9%)$77,110
4-Person Families15,878 (16.9%)$92,422
5-Person Families8,580 (9.1%)$80,417
6-Person Families3,540 (3.8%)$95,652
7+ Person Families2,244 (2.4%)$78,750
Total93,972 (100.0%)$77,916

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wichita

The median family income in Wichita is $77,916, with families comprising 3+ earners (10,748) having the highest median family income of $125,289, while families with 1 earner (32,168) have the lowest median family income of $54,084, accounting for 11.4% and 34.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wichita
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,869 (13.7%)$55,383
1 Earner32,168 (34.2%)$54,084
2 Earners38,187 (40.6%)$97,201
3+ Earners10,748 (11.4%)$125,289
Total93,972 (100.0%)$77,916

Household Income in Wichita

Household Income Brackets in Wichita

With 28,402 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wichita, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 7,335 households (4.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wichita
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,4275.4%
$10,000 to $14,9997,3354.7%
$15,000 to $24,99912,4848.0%
$25,000 to $34,99915,60510.0%
$35,000 to $49,99921,22313.6%
$50,000 to $74,99928,40218.2%
$75,000 to $99,99920,75513.3%
$100,000 to $149,99922,31614.3%
$150,000 to $199,99910,1446.5%
$200,000+9,3636.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wichita

The median household income in Wichita is $60,712, with the highest median household income of $73,692 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 52,909 households (33.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,237, with 9,392 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wichita
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9,392 (6.0%)$37,237
25 to 44 Years55,086 (35.3%)$65,627
45 to 64 Years52,909 (33.9%)$73,692
65+ Years38,667 (24.8%)$50,364
Total156,054 (100.0%)$60,712

Poverty in Wichita

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wichita

With 14.7% poverty level for males and 16.3% for females among the residents of Wichita, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,672 males (21.5%) and 534 females (25.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wichita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,672 (21.5%)2,864 (23.6%)
5 Years432 (18.4%)534 (25.8%)
6 to 11 Years3,590 (20.8%)3,818 (25.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,432 (16.5%)1,385 (15.1%)
15 Years367 (13.6%)464 (18.0%)
16 and 17 Years907 (15.9%)1,109 (20.0%)
18 to 24 Years3,917 (20.3%)4,695 (24.9%)
25 to 34 Years4,474 (15.3%)5,080 (17.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,817 (11.3%)3,043 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,383 (10.9%)2,539 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years3,179 (14.0%)2,928 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,477 (8.7%)2,006 (10.7%)
75 Years and over785 (8.5%)1,478 (11.3%)
Total28,432 (14.7%)31,943 (16.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wichita

According to the poverty statistics in Wichita, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.5% of males and 89.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wichita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,739 (78.5%)9,292 (76.4%)
5 Years1,919 (81.6%)1,534 (74.2%)
6 to 11 Years13,656 (79.2%)11,268 (74.7%)
12 to 14 Years7,228 (83.5%)7,766 (84.9%)
15 Years2,328 (86.4%)2,120 (82.0%)
16 and 17 Years4,787 (84.1%)4,442 (80.0%)
18 to 24 Years15,365 (79.7%)14,192 (75.1%)
25 to 34 Years24,810 (84.7%)23,637 (82.3%)
35 to 44 Years22,173 (88.7%)21,403 (87.5%)
45 to 54 Years19,536 (89.1%)19,570 (88.5%)
55 to 64 Years19,602 (86.1%)20,483 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years15,427 (91.3%)16,820 (89.3%)
75 Years and over8,449 (91.5%)11,611 (88.7%)
Total165,019 (85.3%)164,138 (83.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wichita

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wichita show that 5.7% or 3,790 of the total 66,401 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.6%, comprising of 144 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 1,726 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wichita
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children36,705 (95.5%)1,726 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children19,616 (95.2%)990 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children5,735 (86.1%)930 (14.0%)
5 or more Children555 (79.4%)144 (20.6%)
Total62,611 (94.3%)3,790 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wichita

According to the poverty data in Wichita, 16.0% or 1,231 single-father households and 25.4% or 5,041 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (75.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 407 households (78.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wichita
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children212 (7.1%)679 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children623 (16.7%)2,366 (22.7%)
3 or 4 Children315 (35.7%)1,589 (57.1%)
5 or more Children81 (75.7%)407 (78.0%)
Total1,231 (16.0%)5,041 (25.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wichita

The poverty data for Wichita shows that 3,790 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 6,272 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 144 households (20.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 488 household (77.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wichita
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,726 (4.5%)891 (9.8%)
1 or 2 Children990 (4.8%)2,989 (21.1%)
3 or 4 Children930 (14.0%)1,904 (52.0%)
5 or more Children144 (20.6%)488 (77.6%)
Total3,790 (5.7%)6,272 (22.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Wichita

Employment by Class of Employer in Wichita

Among the 189,388 employed individuals in Wichita, private company employees (134,419 | 71.0%), not-for-profit organizations (15,466 | 8.2%), and local government employees (12,496 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wichita
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees134,41971.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,4762.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,4994.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations15,4668.2%
Local Government Employees12,4966.6%
State Government Employees6,3773.4%
Federal Government Employees6,4113.4%
Unpaid Family Workers2440.1%
Total189,388100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wichita

According to the labor force statistics for Wichita, out of the total population over 16 years of age (309,990), 66.0% or 204,593 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 11,662 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.0% or 26,150 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.1% or 2,064 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wichita
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10,270 (47.8%)2,064 (20.1%)
20 to 24 Years23,626 (80.0%)2,032 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years26,150 (85.0%)1,308 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years23,508 (84.4%)1,128 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years42,247 (84.5%)1,859 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years35,927 (81.2%)1,545 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years17,011 (74.5%)783 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years14,178 (59.9%)638 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years10,236 (28.3%)256 (2.5%)
75 Years and over1,383 (5.9%)79 (5.7%)
Total204,593 (66.0%)11,662 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wichita

According to labor force statistics for Wichita, 79.8% of individuals (159,092) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (199,363) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 7,318 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 53,667 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 2,548 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wichita
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16,698 (66.7%)1,552 (6.2%)
High School Diploma36,395 (74.8%)3,406 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree52,247 (82.3%)3,111 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher53,667 (86.3%)1,306 (2.1%)
Total159,092 (79.8%)9,171 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wichita

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wichita are Community & Social Service (20,639 | 10.8%), Management (17,697 | 9.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11,838 | 6.2%), Education Instruction & Library (11,811 | 6.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (11,015 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wichita

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wichita, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.3%), Health Technologists (76.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wichita
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,916 (56.0%)7,781 (44.0%)
Business & Financial3,578 (45.2%)4,346 (54.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,506 (77.2%)2,509 (22.8%)
Computers & Mathematics3,224 (73.5%)1,160 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering4,545 (88.1%)613 (11.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science737 (50.0%)736 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 6,886 (33.4%)13,753 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media1,218 (32.9%)2,480 (67.1%)
Legal Services & Support796 (41.2%)1,135 (58.8%)
Education Instruction & Library3,299 (27.9%)8,512 (72.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,573 (49.2%)1,626 (50.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,565 (21.7%)9,273 (78.3%)
Health Technologists1,788 (23.9%)5,694 (76.1%)
Total (Category)31,451 (45.5%)37,662 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)100,250 (52.4%)91,174 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wichita are Food Preparation & Serving (11,438 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (6,873 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,637 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (4,982 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (3,207 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Wichita

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wichita, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.9%), Security & Protection (78.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.3%), Personal Care & Service (82.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wichita
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,009 (14.7%)5,864 (85.3%)
Security & Protection2,511 (78.3%)696 (21.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,558 (77.4%)456 (22.6%)
Law Enforcement953 (79.9%)240 (20.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,264 (46.0%)6,174 (54.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,012 (60.5%)2,625 (39.6%)
Personal Care & Service852 (17.1%)4,130 (82.9%)
Total (Category)13,648 (41.2%)19,489 (58.8%)
Total (Overall)100,250 (52.4%)91,174 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wichita are Office & Administration (20,455 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (19,464 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wichita

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wichita
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10,108 (51.9%)9,356 (48.1%)
Office & Administration5,899 (28.8%)14,556 (71.2%)
Total (Category)16,007 (40.1%)23,912 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)100,250 (52.4%)91,174 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wichita are Construction & Extraction (10,716 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7,372 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (530 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wichita

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wichita
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry472 (89.1%)58 (10.9%)
Construction & Extraction10,051 (93.8%)665 (6.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,894 (93.5%)478 (6.5%)
Total (Category)17,417 (93.5%)1,201 (6.5%)
Total (Overall)100,250 (52.4%)91,174 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wichita are Production (16,737 | 8.7%), Material Moving (7,787 | 4.1%), and Transportation (6,113 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wichita

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wichita
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11,290 (67.5%)5,447 (32.5%)
Transportation4,651 (76.1%)1,462 (23.9%)
Material Moving5,786 (74.3%)2,001 (25.7%)
Total (Category)21,727 (70.9%)8,910 (29.1%)
Total (Overall)100,250 (52.4%)91,174 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wichita

Employment Industries in Wichita

The major employment industries in Wichita include Manufacturing (32,545 | 17.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,107 | 14.2%), Retail Trade (22,347 | 11.7%), Educational Services (17,187 | 9.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,472 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Wichita

Employment Industries by Sex in Wichita

The Wichita industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.1%), Construction (89.8%), and Enterprise Management (85.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), Educational Services (67.9%), and Finance & Insurance (55.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wichita
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting748 (71.2%)302 (28.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction490 (90.1%)54 (9.9%)
Construction11,099 (89.8%)1,261 (10.2%)
Manufacturing23,484 (72.2%)9,061 (27.8%)
Wholesale Trade3,769 (82.0%)829 (18.0%)
Retail Trade11,511 (51.5%)10,836 (48.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,029 (66.6%)2,520 (33.4%)
Utilities554 (71.1%)225 (28.9%)
Information1,327 (53.2%)1,168 (46.8%)
Finance & Insurance2,747 (44.1%)3,483 (55.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,848 (55.5%)1,483 (44.5%)
Professional & Scientific5,431 (51.6%)5,086 (48.4%)
Enterprise Management411 (85.8%)68 (14.2%)
Administrative & Support4,369 (55.9%)3,444 (44.1%)
Educational Services5,509 (32.1%)11,678 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,443 (20.1%)21,664 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,650 (48.2%)1,775 (51.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,937 (44.8%)8,535 (55.2%)
Public Administration3,682 (56.5%)2,839 (43.5%)
Total100,250 (52.4%)91,174 (47.6%)

Education in Wichita

School Enrollment in Wichita

The most common levels of schooling among the 102,925 students in Wichita are middle school (22,562 | 21.9%), high school (22,138 | 21.5%), and elementary school (21,498 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Wichita
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,6715.5%
Kindergarten4,6184.5%
Elementary School21,49820.9%
Middle School22,56221.9%
High School22,13821.5%
College / Undergraduate20,84820.3%
Graduate / Professional5,5905.4%
Total102,925100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wichita

Out of a total of 102,925 students who are enrolled in schools in Wichita, 17,394 (16.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 85,531 (83.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,631 (40.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,677 (87.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wichita
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,364 (59.2%)1,631 (40.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old21,059 (84.3%)3,920 (15.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23,793 (84.6%)4,317 (15.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13,426 (84.5%)2,468 (15.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,172 (82.3%)1,109 (17.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,092 (85.2%)1,585 (14.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,677 (87.0%)996 (13.0%)
35 Years and over3,927 (73.9%)1,389 (26.1%)
Total85,531 (83.1%)17,394 (16.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wichita

Business (20,293 | 23.1%), education (11,701 | 13.3%), science & technology (9,444 | 10.7%), engineering (6,791 | 7.7%), and arts & humanities (5,814 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 87,875 individuals in Wichita who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wichita
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,2713.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,1565.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,3572.7%
Psychology4,1694.7%
Social Sciences5,1635.9%
Engineering6,7917.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies7350.8%
Science & Technology9,44410.7%
Business20,29323.1%
Education11,70113.3%
Literature & Languages2,4282.8%
Liberal Arts & History4,2704.9%
Visual & Performing Arts2,9923.4%
Communications3,2913.7%
Arts & Humanities5,8146.6%
Total87,875100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wichita

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wichita

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wichita are males with 2 vehicles (40,883, accounting for 41.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,926, making up 45.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wichita
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,267 (3.3%)2,737 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle18,443 (18.6%)21,827 (24.4%)
2 Vehicles40,883 (41.2%)34,926 (39.1%)
3 Vehicles21,613 (21.8%)17,978 (20.1%)
4 Vehicles9,485 (9.6%)8,269 (9.2%)
5 or more Vehicles5,565 (5.6%)3,648 (4.1%)
Total99,256 (100.0%)89,385 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wichita

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wichita are 15 to 19 minutes (46,350 commuters, 26.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (36,994 commuters, 20.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (35,292 commuters, 19.8%).
Commute Time in Wichita
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,1302.3%
5 to 9 Minutes20,97211.8%
10 to 14 Minutes35,29219.8%
15 to 19 Minutes46,35026.0%
20 to 24 Minutes36,99420.8%
25 to 29 Minutes9,3535.2%
30 to 34 Minutes13,7887.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3870.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7861.0%
45 to 59 Minutes3,2251.8%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4461.4%
90 or more Minutes2,3121.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Wichita

The most common commute times in Wichita are 15 to 19 minutes (24,704 commuters, 26.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (21,646 commuters, 26.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wichita
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,893 (2.0%)2,237 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,789 (11.4%)10,183 (12.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes18,418 (19.4%)16,874 (20.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes24,704 (26.0%)21,646 (26.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes20,505 (21.6%)16,489 (19.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,694 (5.0%)4,659 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,742 (8.2%)6,046 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes742 (0.8%)645 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,097 (1.2%)689 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,732 (1.8%)1,493 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,426 (1.5%)1,020 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes1,180 (1.2%)1,132 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wichita

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wichita are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (13,345, 14.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (14,618, 17.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wichita
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,612 (5.9%)3,247 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,992 (4.2%)1,700 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,312 (6.7%)3,202 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,456 (8.9%)4,680 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11,082 (11.7%)8,051 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,730 (13.4%)10,909 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13,345 (14.1%)14,618 (17.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,176 (7.6%)8,763 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,133 (4.3%)4,855 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,329 (4.6%)5,344 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,580 (2.7%)2,950 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,198 (1.3%)1,778 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7,988 (8.4%)7,125 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,989 (6.3%)5,891 (7.1%)
Total94,922 (100.0%)83,113 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wichita

Occupancy by Ownership in Wichita

Of the total 156,054 dwellings in Wichita, owner-occupied units account for 91,242 (58.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 64,812 (41.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wichita
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units91,24258.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units64,81241.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units156,054100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wichita

Occupancy by Household Size in Wichita
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household51,43533.0%
2-Person Household50,64032.5%
3-Person Household20,74213.3%
4+ Person Household33,23721.3%
Total Housing Units156,054100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wichita

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wichita
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household22,444 (43.6%)28,991 (56.4%)
2-Person Household34,017 (67.2%)16,623 (32.8%)
3-Person Household12,309 (59.3%)8,433 (40.7%)
4+ Person Household22,472 (67.6%)10,765 (32.4%)
Total Housing Units91,242 (58.5%)64,812 (41.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wichita

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wichita
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,485 (48.9%)7,806 (51.0%)
High School Diploma18,520 (50.1%)18,436 (49.9%)
College/Associate Degree29,078 (54.7%)24,062 (45.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,159 (71.4%)14,508 (28.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wichita

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wichita
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years37,69324.1%
35 to 44 Years26,78517.2%
45 to 54 Years24,45915.7%
55 to 64 Years28,45018.2%
65 to 74 Years23,02414.7%
75 to 84 Years10,7486.9%
85 Years and Over4,8953.1%
Total156,054100.0%

Housing Finances in Wichita

Median Income by Occupancy in Wichita

Median Income by Occupancy in Wichita
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied91,242 (58.5%)$81,425
Renter-Occupied64,812 (41.5%)$39,465
Average156,054 (100.0%)$60,712

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wichita

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wichita
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,633 (1.8%)3,172 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,151 (1.3%)2,489 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,724 (1.9%)5,562 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,886 (2.1%)4,183 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,245 (2.5%)4,227 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,290 (6.9%)9,389 (14.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,265 (11.3%)10,920 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,153 (17.7%)12,238 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,572 (16.0%)6,235 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,147 (19.9%)4,134 (6.4%)
$150,000 or more17,176 (18.8%)2,263 (3.5%)
Total91,242 (100.0%)64,812 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wichita

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wichita
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,787 (4.2%)977 (1.5%)
$300 to $49912,049 (13.2%)2,811 (4.3%)
$500 to $79917,840 (19.6%)18,746 (28.9%)
$800 to $99910,892 (11.9%)15,384 (23.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49921,069 (23.1%)19,109 (29.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,710 (15.0%)3,752 (5.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,044 (6.6%)1,141 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,825 (3.1%)181 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more3,026 (3.3%)368 (0.6%)
Total91,242 (100.0%)64,812 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wichita

Housing Structures in Wichita

Housing Structures in Wichita
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached107,30968.8%
Single Unit, Attached7,1234.6%
2 Unit Apartments5,0333.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,8674.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,1263.9%
10 or more Apartments19,26512.3%
Mobile Home / Other4,3312.8%
Total156,054100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wichita

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wichita
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached84,854 (79.1%)22,455 (20.9%)
Single Unit, Attached2,461 (34.5%)4,662 (65.4%)
2 Unit Apartments382 (7.6%)4,651 (92.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments314 (4.6%)6,553 (95.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments88 (1.4%)6,038 (98.6%)
10 or more Apartments474 (2.5%)18,791 (97.5%)
Mobile Home / Other2,669 (61.6%)1,662 (38.4%)
Total91,242 (58.5%)64,812 (41.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wichita

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wichita
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room66 (0.1%)3,563 (5.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,816 (2.0%)15,424 (23.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms19,517 (21.4%)27,452 (42.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms32,984 (36.1%)13,037 (20.1%)
8 or more Rooms36,859 (40.4%)5,336 (8.2%)
Total91,242 (100.0%)64,812 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wichita

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wichita
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas75,379 (82.6%)31,183 (48.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,266 (1.4%)754 (1.2%)
Electricity14,124 (15.5%)32,101 (49.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene65 (0.1%)82 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels324 (0.4%)252 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used84 (0.1%)440 (0.7%)
Total91,242 (100.0%)64,812 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wichita

Household Vehicle Usage in Wichita
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,913 (2.1%)8,609 (13.3%)
1 Vehicle22,613 (24.8%)32,386 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles39,424 (43.2%)17,827 (27.5%)
3 or more Vehicles27,292 (29.9%)5,990 (9.2%)
Total91,242 (100.0%)64,812 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wichita

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wichita

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units35,08456,158
Median Property Value$146,400$176,200
Median Household Income$63,122$12,637
Monthly Housing Costs$544$2,903
Real Estate Taxes$1,786$1,176

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wichita

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wichita
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,233 (12.1%)2,004 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9997,769 (22.1%)9,099 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99918,201 (51.9%)34,478 (61.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,388 (9.7%)8,040 (14.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999890 (2.5%)1,630 (2.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999247 (0.7%)606 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more356 (1.0%)301 (0.5%)
Total35,084 (100.0%)56,158 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wichita

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wichita
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,591 (4.5%)900 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,978 (11.3%)1,193 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,340 (9.5%)1,877 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,176 (14.7%)2,950 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,313 (18.0%)5,089 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,846 (13.8%)9,840 (17.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,301 (15.1%)9,726 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more4,539 (12.9%)12,846 (22.9%)
Total35,084 (100.0%)56,158 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wichita

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wichita
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15,558 (44.4%)91,987 (163.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,760 (19.3%)29,247 (52.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,939 (11.2%)13,844 (24.6%)
4.0x or more8,304 (23.7%)5,632 (10.0%)
Total35,084 (100.0%)56,158 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wichita

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wichita
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005,629 (16.0%)249 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4998,453 (24.1%)4,330 (7.7%)
$800 to $1,49919,477 (55.5%)13,078 (23.3%)
Total35,084 (100.0%)56,158 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wichita

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wichita

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wichita
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years28,459 (95.7%)1,284 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years67,379 (93.2%)4,909 (6.8%)
19 to 25 Years32,506 (79.4%)8,449 (20.6%)
26 to 34 Years40,562 (80.3%)9,964 (19.7%)
35 to 44 Years39,702 (81.0%)9,292 (19.0%)
45 to 54 Years36,893 (83.8%)7,124 (16.2%)
55 to 64 Years39,785 (86.1%)6,407 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years35,377 (99.0%)353 (1.0%)
75 Years and older22,177 (99.4%)146 (0.6%)
Total342,840 (87.7%)47,928 (12.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wichita

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wichita
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born28,459 (95.7%)1,284 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen67,379 (93.2%)4,909 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen32,506 (79.4%)8,449 (20.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wichita

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wichita
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039,339 (77.5%)11,390 (22.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99963,036 (82.9%)13,048 (17.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99958,730 (86.5%)9,133 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99954,486 (89.8%)6,186 (10.2%)
$100,000 and over124,735 (94.1%)7,870 (5.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wichita

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wichita
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,267 (48.0%)15,674 (52.7%)
6 to 18 Years29,644 (41.0%)41,929 (58.0%)
19 to 25 Years4,937 (12.0%)28,982 (70.8%)
25 to 34 Years6,377 (12.6%)35,852 (71.0%)
35 to 44 Years6,605 (13.5%)35,337 (72.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,850 (13.3%)32,572 (74.0%)
55 to 64 Years8,059 (17.4%)34,124 (73.9%)
65 to 74 Years33,869 (94.8%)19,154 (53.6%)
75 Years and over22,035 (98.7%)12,978 (58.1%)
Total131,643 (33.7%)256,602 (65.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wichita

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wichita
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years122 (1.0%)146 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years3,261 (8.8%)2,265 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years4,728 (9.8%)5,022 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years10,834 (15.6%)11,448 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,505 (26.7%)4,938 (26.2%)
75 Years and over4,605 (49.9%)6,376 (48.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wichita

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wichita: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93 (0.7%)113 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years360 (1.0%)358 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years639 (1.3%)465 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,467 (5.0%)1,943 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,119 (12.5%)990 (5.3%)
75 Years and over2,751 (29.8%)2,308 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wichita: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years114 (0.9%)146 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years582 (1.6%)472 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,150 (2.4%)1,005 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,288 (3.3%)1,917 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years671 (4.0%)1,000 (5.3%)
75 Years and over712 (7.7%)1,140 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wichita: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,617 (7.1%)1,498 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,185 (6.6%)3,415 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,775 (5.4%)4,425 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years861 (5.1%)1,068 (5.7%)
75 Years and over1,000 (10.8%)1,743 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wichita: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years279 (0.7%)415 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years534 (1.1%)971 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,214 (7.5%)6,795 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,203 (13.0%)3,315 (17.6%)
75 Years and over2,405 (26.1%)4,728 (36.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wichita: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years520 (1.4%)444 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years547 (1.1%)503 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,657 (2.4%)1,977 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years712 (4.2%)660 (3.5%)
75 Years and over996 (10.8%)1,486 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Wichita

Computing Device Access in Wichita

Computing Device Access in Wichita
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop119,02776.3%
Smartphone139,43589.3%
Tablet93,42859.9%
No Computing Device7,9055.1%
Total156,054100.0%

Internet Access in Wichita

Internet Access in Wichita
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2860.2%
Broadband Home114,62073.5%
Cellular Data Only19,55412.5%
Satellite Internet9,0975.8%
No Internet17,28511.1%
Total156,054100.0%

Wichita Summary

Wichita, Kansas is the largest city in the state of Kansas and the county seat of Sedgwick County. It is located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River. Wichita is the principal city of the Wichita metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 644,888 in 2018. As of 2019, the estimated population of the city was 389,255, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States.

History

The area that is now Wichita was inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. The Wichita people, a tribe of the Caddoan language family, were the first to settle the area. The Wichita were a semi-nomadic people who lived in villages along the Arkansas River.
The first Europeans to settle in the area were French fur traders, who established a trading post in the area in 1819. The area was officially opened to settlement in 1854, when the U.S. government signed a treaty with the Wichita people. The city of Wichita was founded in 1870 and incorporated in 1872.

Geography

Wichita is located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River. The city is situated in the Great Plains region of the United States, and is surrounded by prairie and grassland. The city has an elevation of 1,189 feet (363 m).
The city covers an area of 96.8 square miles (250.2 km2), of which 95.6 square miles (247.3 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) is water. The city is located in the Chisholm Creek Valley, which is part of the Great Plains region.

Economy

Wichita is the economic and cultural center of south-central Kansas. The city is home to a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, services, and technology-based industries.
The city is home to several major employers, including Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna Aircraft Company, Koch Industries, and Textron Aviation. The city is also home to several universities and colleges, including Wichita State University, Newman University, and Friends University.

Demographics

As of the 2019 U.S. Census, the population of Wichita was 389,255. The city has a population density of 4,039 people per square mile (1,561/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,837, and the median income for a family was $54,844. The per capita income for the city was $24,945. About 13.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wichita?
Total Population of Wichita is 395,951.
What is the Total Male Population of Wichita?
Total Male Population of Wichita is 196,946.
What is the Total Female Population of Wichita?
Total Female Population of Wichita is 199,005.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wichita?
There are 98.97 Males per 100 Females in Wichita.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wichita?
There are 101.05 Females per 100 Males in Wichita.
What is the Median Population Age in Wichita?
Median Population Age in Wichita is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wichita
Average Family Size in Wichita is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wichita
Average Household Size in Wichita is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wichita?
Per Capita income in Wichita is $34,393.
What is the Median Family Income in Wichita?
Median Family Income in Wichita is $77,916.
What is the Median Household income in Wichita?
Median Household Income in Wichita is $60,712.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wichita?
Income or Wage Gap in Wichita is 29.6%.
Women in Wichita earn 70.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wichita?
Family Income Deficit in Wichita is $11,123.
Families that are below poverty line in Wichita earn $11,123 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wichita?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wichita is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wichita?
There are 204,593 People in the Labor Forcein in Wichita.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wichita?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Wichita.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wichita?
Unemployment Rate in Wichita is 5.7%.