Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Oaklawn-Sunview is a small community located in Kansas, within Sedgwick County. The total population is 2,789. It ranks as the 94th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oaklawn-Sunview is 34.9 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oaklawn-Sunview is $46,656. This is 37% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.2%. This is 106% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $54,200. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Oaklawn-Sunview is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oaklawn-Sunview is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.5%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (34.5% vs 13.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (16.9% vs 2.9%).

Education

1.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 95% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 57.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.