Wichita County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wichita County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,115. It is the 98th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wichita County is 38.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wichita County is $71,282. This is 2% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $98,700. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Wichita County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wichita County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.7%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (29.7% vs 13.3%).

Education

18.8% 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 46% 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 87.8%.