Census-designated place · Kansas
Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas
Oaklawn-Sunview, census-designated place, in Sedgwick County, Kansas. Oaklawn-Sunview had 2,880 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,789 (±441). GEOID 2051810.
Residents, 2020 Census
2,880
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,789 ±441
Median household income
$46,656
±$16,926 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$54,200
±$9,593 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$788
±$79 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Oaklawn-Sunview and what county is it in?
Oaklawn-Sunview is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It covers 0.5 square miles of land, 5,363 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oaklawn-Sunview is in the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Oaklawn-Sunview lies entirely within Riverside Township (Sedgwick County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oaklawn-Sunview, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,880 residents in Oaklawn-Sunview, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,789 (±441).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Oaklawn-Sunview is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Oaklawn-Sunview | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,789 ±441 | 528,226 | −652 |
| Households | 939 ±162 | 206,768 | −422 |
| Average household size | 2.97 ±0.36 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,141 ±194 | 227,638 | −435 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oaklawn-Sunview?
The median resident of Oaklawn-Sunview is 34.9 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.5%. 18.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oaklawn-Sunview | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±8.9 | 36.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±7.0 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±5.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±6.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.5% ±11.1 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.2% ±9.5 pts | 64.9% | −13.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.9% ±9.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.6% ±7.2 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7% ±11.1 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±3.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 28.6% ±9.8 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.4% ±11.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 57.9% ±8.5 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±7.8 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oaklawn-Sunview earn?
Half of Oaklawn-Sunview's 939 households earn less than $46,656 a year (±$16,926), against $69,365 in Sedgwick County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $35,199 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oaklawn-Sunview | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,656 ±$16,926 | $69,365 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,332 ±$7,376 | $94,234 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,278 ±$2,738 | $37,825 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.2% ±9.9 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.8% ±18.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8% ±9.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±4.8 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8% ±7.0 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oaklawn-Sunview?
Owners occupy 54.5% of Oaklawn-Sunview's occupied homes and renters 45.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $54,200 by its owner (±$9,593). The median renter pays $788 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oaklawn-Sunview | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $54,200 ±$9,593 | $203,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $788 ±$79 | $998 | −$105 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.7% ±15.9 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $683 ±$221 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.5% ±11.4 pts | 63.1% | +14.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.5% ±11.4 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,141 ±194 | 227,638 | −435 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.7% ±14.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.3% ±5.9 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±4.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Oaklawn-Sunview work and get to work?
66.0% of Oaklawn-Sunview's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes.
| Measure | Oaklawn-Sunview | Sedgwick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.8% ±8.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0% ±12.7 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.6% ±11.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±4.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.8% ±4.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±2.7 | 19.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oaklawn-Sunview?
No census tract lies mostly in Oaklawn-Sunview; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 58Sedgwick County | 4,458 | $53,291 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oaklawn-Sunview) · Census block assignment files
How does Oaklawn-Sunview compare with other places in Kansas?
Oaklawn-Sunview ranks 361st of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 137th | 376 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st | 376 |
| Median household income | 361st | 374 |
| Per capita income | 374th | 375 |
| Median home value | 369th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 221st | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 6th | 266 |
| Median age | 308th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 359th | 374 |
| Travel time to work | 253rd | 375 |
Oaklawn-Sunview's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Oaklawn-Sunview with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oaklawn-Sunview?
19 of the 57 figures for Oaklawn-Sunview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oaklawn-Sunview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.