Wyandotte County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wyandotte County is located in Kansas with a total population of 167,277. It is the 4th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wyandotte County is 34.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wyandotte County is $60,582. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $152,700. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Wyandotte County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wyandotte County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.8% vs 5.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (33.3% vs 13.3%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.2% vs 2.9%).

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 81.9%.