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Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County, Kansas. Sedgwick County had 538,433 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Kansas (+1.3%). It holds 52 places (20 cities, villages and boroughs, 26 towns and townships and 6 census-designated) and 135 census tracts. GEOID 20173.
Sedgwick County is one of the 4 counties of the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
538,433
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 523,824 · ACS 2020-2024: 528,226
Median household income
$69,365
±$1,409 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$203,300
±$3,353 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$998
±$16 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Sedgwick County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 523,824 residents in Sedgwick County. The Census Bureau estimates 538,433 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 528,226 over 997 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sedgwick County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 528,226 | 2,947,197 | +14,851 |
| Households | 206,768±1,311 | 1,174,060 | +9,539 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.02 | 2.44 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 227,638±171 | 1,293,635 | +8,522 |
Sedgwick County's population since 2000
From 452,869 in 2000 to 538,433 in 2025: up 18.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County holds 52 places: 20 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 26 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Wichita with 400,987 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wichita | 397,532 | $64,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 25,625 | $84,112 |
| Rockford Township | 23,462 | $87,432 |
| Riverside Township, Sedgwick County | 13,175 | $66,669 |
| Haysville | 11,262 | $67,740 |
| Gypsum Township, Sedgwick County | 9,959 | $77,124 |
| Kechi Township | 9,776 | $77,764 |
| Salem Township, Sedgwick County | 9,368 | $72,651 |
| Park City | 8,333 | $74,301 |
| Bel Aire | 8,262 | $97,795 |
| Attica Township | 7,401 | $94,411 |
| Valley Center | 7,340 | $77,020 |
| Park Township | 6,841 | $70,179 |
| Maize | 5,735 | $72,024 |
| Grant Township, Sedgwick County | 5,465 | $94,722 |
| Mulvane | 6,286 | $74,039 |
| Goddard | 5,084 | $94,004 |
| Valley Center Township, Sedgwick County | 4,751 | $61,000 |
| Ninnescah Township, Sedgwick County | 3,376 | $85,903 |
| Minneha Township | 3,365 | $143,462 |
| Oaklawn-Sunview | 2,880 | $46,656 |
| Morton Township, Sedgwick County | 2,812 | $84,318 |
| Clearwater | 2,653 | $83,879 |
| Union Township, Sedgwick County | 2,595 | $103,036 |
| Kechi | 2,217 | $113,125 |
| Cheney | 2,181 | $85,313 |
| Ohio Township, Sedgwick CountyGEOID 2017352450 | 2,159 | $157,885 |
| Illinois Township, Sedgwick CountyGEOID 2017333775 | 1,999 | $105,556 |
| Garden Plain Township | 1,998 | $79,375 |
| Sherman Township, Sedgwick County | 1,991 | $104,324 |
| McConnell AFBGEOID 2043675 | 1,636 | $72,639 |
| Afton TownshipGEOID 2017300425 | 1,563 | $132,656 |
| Colwich | 1,455 | $88,295 |
| Payne Township, Sedgwick County | 1,296 | $103,500 |
| Eagle Township, Sedgwick County | 1,161 | $72,107 |
| Greeley Township, Sedgwick County | 1,049 | $83,167 |
| Garden Plain | 948 | $85,455 |
| Andale | 941 | $98,333 |
| Mount Hope | 806 | $74,926 |
| Eastborough | 756 | $193,250 |
| Grand River TownshipGEOID 2017327300 | 682 | $73,125 |
| Waco TownshipGEOID 2017374300 | 660 | $85,446 |
| Bentley | 560 | $82,500 |
| Lincoln Township, Sedgwick CountyGEOID 2017341150 | 519 | $84,766 |
| Viola TownshipGEOID 2017374050 | 497 | $88,077 |
| Sedgwick | 1,603 | $93,125 |
| St. MarksGEOID 2062375 | 124 | not published |
| ViolaGEOID 2074025 | 115 | $188,094 |
| Erie Township, Sedgwick CountyGEOID 2017321550 | 99 | not published |
| GreenwichGEOID 2028700 | 64 | $48,750 |
| PeckGEOID 2055175 | 162 | not published |
| FurleyGEOID 2024975 | 39 | $121,406 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sedgwick County?
The median resident of Sedgwick County is 36.0 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.5%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sedgwick County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0±0.2 | 37.4 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±0.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.5% | 13.6% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.9%±0.2 pts | 72.7% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.6%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6%±0.3 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.2%±0.5 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±0.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8%±0.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5%±0.5 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.1%±0.6 pts | 35.6% | +1.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7%±0.5 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Sedgwick County earn?
Half of Sedgwick County's 206,768 households earn less than $69,365 a year (±$1,409), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $69,564 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sedgwick County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,365±$1,409 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,234±$2,343 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,825±$918 | $40,978 | +$1,483 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±0.8 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6%±1.6 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9%±0.5 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 Sedgwick County?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Sedgwick County's occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $203,300 by its owner (±$3,353). The median renter pays $998 a month including utilities, and 34.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sedgwick County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,300±$3,353 | $217,200 | +$30,141 |
| Median gross rent | $998±$16 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.7%±1.4 pts | 34.5% | −2.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,564±$22 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1%±0.8 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 227,638±171 | 1,293,635 | +8,522 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.9%±0.8 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8%±0.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Sedgwick County building?
Builders took permits for 2,757 new housing units across Sedgwick County in 2025 (1,256 single-family), 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sedgwick County get to work?
79.1% of Sedgwick County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Sedgwick County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±0.6 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±0.3 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±0.6 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±0.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±0.5 pts | 11.8% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min±0.3 | 19.7 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 are Sedgwick County's census tracts?
Sedgwick County is divided into 135 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,375 (Tract 9) to $142,059 (Tract 101.15).
All 135 census tracts of Sedgwick County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sedgwick County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 105 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 105 |
| Median home value | 14th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 105 |
| Median age | 92nd of 105 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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