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Wyandotte County, Kansas
Wyandotte County, Kansas. Wyandotte County had 170,597 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 64 census tracts. GEOID 20209.
Wyandotte County is one of the 14 counties of the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
170,597
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 169,245 · ACS 2020-2024: 167,654
Median household income
$63,631
±$1,779 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$172,300
±$4,446 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,122
±$23 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Wyandotte County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 169,245 residents in Wyandotte County. The Census Bureau estimates 170,597 for July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 167,654 over 152 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wyandotte County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 167,654 | 2,947,197 | +2,793 |
| Households | 61,562±603 | 1,174,060 | +1,434 |
| Average household size | 2.70±0.03 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 68,803±140 | 1,293,635 | +708 |
Wyandotte County's population since 2000
From 157,882 in 2000 to 170,597 in 2025: up 8.1%. 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 Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Kansas City with 157,805 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kansas City | 156,607 | $62,401 |
|---|---|---|
| Bonner Springs | 7,837 | $83,218 |
| Edwardsville | 4,717 | $72,611 |
| Lake Quivira | 1,014 | $177,917 |
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 Wyandotte County?
The median resident of Wyandotte County is 34.3 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 36.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.1%. 17.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wyandotte County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3±0.2 | 37.4 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 27.4%±0.1 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3%±0.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.1% | 13.6% | +5.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.4%±0.2 pts | 72.7% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.1%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | −3.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.9%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.8%±1.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±0.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.0%±0.9 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.0%±0.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.2%±1.1 pts | 35.6% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9%±0.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±0.5 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 Wyandotte County earn?
Half of Wyandotte County's 61,562 households earn less than $63,631 a year (±$1,779), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,696 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,935 after inflation. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wyandotte County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,631±$1,779 | $74,275 | +$5,935 |
| Mean household income | $79,007±$1,990 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,843±$757 | $40,978 | +$2,355 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8%±1.2 pts | 11.3% | −3.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3%±2.7 pts | 13.1% | −6.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±0.9 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 Wyandotte County?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Wyandotte County's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,300 by its owner (±$4,446). The median renter pays $1,122 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wyandotte County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,300±$4,446 | $217,200 | +$48,861 |
| Median gross rent | $1,122±$23 | $1,060 | +$34 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0%±2.6 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,568±$43 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0%±1.5 pts | 67.2% | +4.6 pts |
| Housing units | 68,803±140 | 1,293,635 | +708 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.9%±1.2 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.1%±1.2 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 Wyandotte County building?
Builders took permits for 650 new housing units across Wyandotte County in 2025 (222 single-family), 3.8 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 Wyandotte County get to work?
74.2% of Wyandotte County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Wyandotte County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5%±1.2 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | −0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2%±1.4 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±1.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±0.9 pts | 11.8% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min±0.5 | 19.7 min | +1.1 min |
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 Wyandotte County's census tracts?
Wyandotte County is divided into 64 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,263 (Tract 414) to $127,551 (Tract 448.04).
All 64 census tracts of Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 105 |
| Median household income | 57th of 105 |
| Median home value | 25th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th of 105 |
| Median age | 94th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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