Sedgwick County, KS

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    2024 Population
    528,226
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36
    0.279% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.9%
    0.821% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,365
    2.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $203,300
    6.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    253,643
    0.716% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Sedgwick County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.4% of the residents in Sedgwick County, KS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sedgwick County, KS are Wichita State University (4,576 degrees awarded in 2024), Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (2,030 degrees), and Wichita Technical Institute (625 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sedgwick County, KS was $203,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.1%.

    Most people in Sedgwick County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sedgwick County, KS was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sedgwick County, KS is home to a population of 528k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.47% of Sedgwick County, KS residents were born outside of the country (44.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 8.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (343k people) in Sedgwick County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.4% of Sedgwick County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sedgwick County, KS was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sedgwick County, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      343k ± 860
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      40.1k ± 1.5k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      32k ± 2.25k
    16.5%
    Hispanic Population
    87.2k people

    In 2024, there were 8.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (343k people) in Sedgwick County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.5% of the people in Sedgwick County, KS are hispanic (87.2k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sedgwick County, KS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.47%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    44.8k people
    8.42%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    44.2k people

    As of 2024, 8.47% of Sedgwick County, KS residents (44.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sedgwick County, KS was 8.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      8,890 ± 738
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      7,458 ± 620
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,852 ± 447

    Sedgwick County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.2% of the population of Sedgwick County, KS has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.92% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sedgwick County, KS see 1,124 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,124 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1432 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 354 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,124 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sedgwick County, KS

    Primary care physicians in Sedgwick County, KS see an average of 1,124 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,124 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    10.8%
    Uninsured
    49.3%
    Employer Coverage
    13.7%
    Medicaid
    12.2%
    Medicare
    11.9%
    Non-Group
    1.92%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sedgwick County, KS declined by 0.861% from 10.9% to 10.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sedgwick County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.48 in Sedgwick County, KS.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.5% in Sedgwick County, KS.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.3% in Sedgwick County, KS.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sedgwick County, KS employs 254k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sedgwick County, KS were Manufacturing (45,281 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35,864 people), and Retail Trade (27,238 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,265), Utilities ($71,250), and Manufacturing ($61,683).

    Employment

    Occupations

    254k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,123
    0.716%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.23%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sedgwick County, KS grew at a rate of 0.716%, from 252k employees to 254k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sedgwick County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26,768 people), Management Occupations (26,368 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23,191 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sedgwick County, KS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    254k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,123
    0.716%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.23%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sedgwick County, KS grew at a rate of 0.716%, from 252k employees to 254k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sedgwick County, KS, are Manufacturing (45,281 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35,864 people), and Retail Trade (27,238 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sedgwick County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Sedgwick County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,990
    Median earning men ± $991
    $36,823
    Median earning women ± $745

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,361), Manufacturing ($67,287), and Public Administration ($61,235).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($47,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,307), and Public Administration ($45,224).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 792
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. 735
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 693
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.16M
      Manufacturing
    2. $1.93M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $1.05M
      Management of Companies and Enterprises

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

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    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Sedgwick County, KS awarded 8,666 degrees. The student population of Sedgwick County, KS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 12,928 male students and 16,961 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sedgwick County, KS are White (4,450 and 59.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,411 and 18.9%), Black or African American (577 and 7.75%), and Asian (408 and 5.48%).

    The largest universities in Sedgwick County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Wichita State University (4,576 and 52.8%), Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (2,030 and 23.4%), and Wichita Technical Institute (625 and 7.21%).

    The most popular majors in Sedgwick County, KS are Computer Science (540 and 6.23%), General Business Administration & Management (373 and 4.3%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (330 and 3.81%).

    The median tuition costs are $34,526 for private four year colleges, and $7,529 and $17,714 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Sedgwick County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 29,889 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 29,889 students enrolled in Sedgwick County, KS, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,483 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Elementary Education & Teaching
      272 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      197 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      164 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sedgwick County, KS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 272 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sedgwick County, KS according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Wichita State University
      4,576 degrees awarded
    2. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
      2,030 degrees awarded
    3. Wichita Technical Institute
      625 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wichita State University with 4,576 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 3,997 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sedgwick County, KS, which is 0.856 times less than the 4,669 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,450 degrees mean that there were 3.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,411 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,526) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,155) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,447) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sedgwick County, KS was $203,300 in 2024, which is 0.611 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $190,700 to $203,300, a 6.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Sedgwick County, KS is 63.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sedgwick County, KS have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sedgwick County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sedgwick County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.98%.

    Housing

    Property

    $203,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,353
    $130,395
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,848

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sedgwick County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.1% of the housing units in Sedgwick County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,365
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,409
    207k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,782

    In 2024, the median household income of the 207k households in Sedgwick County, KS grew to $69,365 from the previous year's value of $67,675.

    The following chart displays the households in Sedgwick County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sedgwick County, KS is from Kansas.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
    2. Carpooled (9.32%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.1%)

    In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Sedgwick County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.32%) and those who worked at home (8.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sedgwick County, KS have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Sedgwick County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Sedgwick County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sedgwick County, KS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sedgwick County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.98%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sedgwick County, KS (72.3k out of 519k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sedgwick County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.5% of the children was living in poverty in Sedgwick County, KS. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 725 in Sedgwick County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 42% per 100,000 population.

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