Sedgwick County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sedgwick County is located in Kansas with a total population of 528,226. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 26 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sedgwick County is 36.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sedgwick County is $69,365. This is 7% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $203,300. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Sedgwick County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sedgwick County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.5%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sedgwick County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.