Wichita, KS
WICHITA, KANSAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 11.30.20)
AGE IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 28,002 | 7.2% |
25 to 29 years | 30,782 | 7.9% |
30 to 34 years | 27,334 | 7.0% |
35 to 39 years | 22,597 | 5.8% |
40 to 44 years | 22,998 | 5.9% |
45 to 49 years | 21,984 | 5.6% |
50 to 54 years | 23,119 | 5.9% |
55 to 59 years | 24,753 | 6.4% |
60 to 64 years | 23,704 | 6.1% |
65 to 69 years | 19,577 | 5.0% |
70 to 74 years | 14,406 | 3.7% |
75 to 79 years | 8,495 | 2.2% |
80 to 84 years | 6,959 | 1.8% |
85+ years | 7,662 | 2.0% |
The median age in Wichita is 35.3 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 285,945 | 73.5% |
Black or African American | 44,681 | 11.5% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,942 | 1.3% |
Asian | 17,677 | 4.5% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.0% |
Other | 20,922 | 5.4% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 13,590 | 5.3% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17,170 | 6.8% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 63,425 | 24.9% |
Some college, no degree | 57,210 | 22.5% |
Associate’s degree | 22,368 | 8.8% |
Bachelor’s degree | 48,447 | 19.0% |
Graduate or professional degree | 32,160 | 12.6% |
High school graduate or higher | 223,610 | 87.9% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 80,607 | 31.7% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 173,763 | 68.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 6.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% |
$200,000 or more | 4.0% |
Median household income: $51,051
Mean household income: $70,740
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $24,566 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $27,725 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $32,187 |
Bachelor’s degree | $49,233 |
Graduate or professional degree | $56,226 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 307,869 | NA |
Never married | 101,444 | 33.0% |
Now married (except separated) | 142,700 | 46.4% |
Separated | 6,295 | 2.0% |
Widowed | 16,471 | 5.4% |
Divorced | 40,959 | 13.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 58,059 | 15.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Owner-occupied housing units | 90,509 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 61,751 |
Single-family detached units | 117,004 |
Homeownership rate | 59.4% |
Vacancy rate | 11.1% |
Renters rate | 40.6% |
Average housing value | $154,860 |
Average monthly owner cost (with/ mortgage) | $867 |
Average rent | $656 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Average income | $68,821 |
Average household size | 2.52 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 66.5% |
Percent disabled | 13.2% |
Percent with health coverage | 87.4% |
Average travel time to work | 18.4 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 0.7% |
Percent veterans | 8.1% |
Percent foreign born | 10.1% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 4.1% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Total consumer expenditures per household | $58,958.18 |
Alcoholic beverages | $448.53 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $266.40 |
Beer consumed away from home | $79.86 |
Wine consumed away from home | $38.18 |
Apparel & services | $1,710.89 |
Men’s apparel | $327.90 |
Women’s apparel | $566.70 |
Children’s apparel | $268.50 |
Boys’ apparel | $92.22 |
Girls’ apparel | $101.35 |
Footwear | $388.41 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $2,938.12 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $297.17 |
Dining out – Lunch | $916.52 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,360.26 |
Education | $1,208.87 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,556.02 |
Club membership fees | $176.30 |
Dating services | $0.64 |
Pet food | $207.25 |
Pet services | $50.46 |
Food consumed at home | $4,139.03 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $544.31 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $424.65 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $802.09 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $914.83 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $409.38 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,453.16 |
Health care | $4,724.11 |
Medical services | $871.25 |
Nonprescription drugs | $115.83 |
Household Services | $1,608.22 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $58.49 |
Lawn and garden services | $349.92 |
Housekeeping services | $132.54 |
PC repair | $5.33 |
Housing | $18,388.71 |
Home improvements | $1,999.19 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $3,936.47 |
Phone services | $1,423.14 |
Water | $579.54 |
Life and other insurance | $354.96 |
Pensions and social security | $6,284.64 |
Personal care products and services | $713.98 |
Hair care products | $86.44 |
Personal care products | $304.61 |
Local transportation | $6,899.75 |
Gasoline | $1,797.58 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $937.23 |
Travel | $1,695.74 |
Airline fares | $406.68 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $20.18 |
Lodging on trips | $463.95 |
Food and drink on trips | $410.72 |
Entertainment on trips | $146.56 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN SEDGWICK COUNTY (home to WICHITA, KANSAS)
% with any debt in collections | 32% |
Average debt in collections | $1,808 |
% with medical debt in collections | 19% |
Average medical debt in collections | $656 |
% with student loan debt | 20% |
Average student loan debt | $17,404 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $168 |
% with auto debt | 32% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 7,881 | 4.2% |
February 2019 | 7,246 | 3.8% |
March 2019 | 7,008 | 3.7% |
April 2019 | 5,887 | 3.1% |
May 2019 | 6,323 | 3.4% |
June 2019 | 7,058 | 3.7% |
July 2019 | 7,994 | 4.1% |
August 2019 | 7,267 | 3.8% |
September 2019 | 5,867 | 3.1% |
October 2019 | 6,210 | 3.3% |
November 2019 | 6,278 | 3.3% |
December 2019 | 6,320 | 3.3% |
January 2020 | 7,627 | 4.0% |
February 2020 | 8,018 | 4.1% |
March 2020 | 6,729 | 3.5% |
April 2020 | 39,406 | 19.2% |
May 2020 | 31,308 | 15.6% |
June 2020 | 23,838 | 12.1% |
July 2020 | 24,279 | 12.3% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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