Wichita County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Wichita County, Kansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wichita County, Kansas has a population of 2,091, the 98th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $79,063 and the median home value is $99,300. The poverty rate is 16.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wichita County Quick Facts

Population 2,091

Median Household Income $79,063

Median Home Value $99,300

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment Rate 0.8%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%

High School Graduation 83.3%

Cities/Places 2

Population 2,091 98th of 105

Median Income $79,063 6% higher than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 0.8%

How Wichita County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,115	2,091	-1.1%
Median household income	$71,282	$79,063	+10.9%
Median home value	$98,700	$99,300	+0.6%

Median Household Income

Wichita

$79,063

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wichita

$99,300

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 32.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.3%

$10K-$15K

11.8%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

1.1%

$50K-$60K

3.2%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

19.4%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

10.7%

$200K+

9.6%

Employment

0.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%

Renter 22.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $942/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.4%

18-34

14.4%

35-54

20.7%

55-74

27.1%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wichita County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Leoti	1,360	$73,594	18.3%	$84,800
Marienthal	13	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Wichita County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,091. It is the 98th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wichita County is 38.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. With 30.4% of the population under 18, Wichita County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wichita County is $79,063. This is 6% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $99,300. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Wichita County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wichita County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (27.5% vs 13.6%).

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wichita 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wichita County, Kansas?

Wichita County has a population of 2,091, making it the 98th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Wichita County?

The median household income in Wichita County is $79,063 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.

How many cities are in Wichita County, Kansas?

Wichita County contains 2 Census-designated places.