Sedgwick County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 528,226 | — | #137 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,365 | -7.7% | #1,248 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.0 years | -7.5% | #2,874 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $203,300 | -27.9% | #1,370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $998 | -14.2% | #998 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.5% | #1,736 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sedgwick County has a population of 528,226, making it the #137 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sedgwick County is $69,365, ranking #1,248 out of 3,222 counties — 7.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Sedgwick County is $203,300 (-27.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $998/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.1%.
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89.2% of residents in Sedgwick County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County, Kansas has a total population of 528,226, making it the 137th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sedgwick County is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sedgwick County is $69,365, which ranks #1,248 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Sedgwick County is $203,300, 27.9% below the national median. Renters in Sedgwick County pay a median gross rent of $998 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sedgwick County, 32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Sedgwick County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.6%).
All data for Sedgwick County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.