Sedgwick County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sedgwick County is located in Kansas with a total population of 524,810. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sedgwick County is 35.9 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sedgwick County is $67,675. This is 7% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $190,700. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Sedgwick County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sedgwick County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.