Wichita, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Wichita, Kansas is 396,488 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Kansas. The median household income is $63,072, the median home value is $179,500, and the median age is 35.7.

The population has grown 4.8% since 2010 (382,745 → 400,991).

396,488

Population

2402

People / sq mi

$63,072

Median Income

$179,500

Median Home Value

Wichita covers 165.1 sq mi of land at 2402 people per square mile.

About Wichita, KS

Wichita is a city in Kansas with a population of 396,488. It ranks #1 among cities in Kansas by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Wichita is $63,072, below the US median of $74,580. 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $179,500, with monthly rent averaging $960. The homeownership rate of 58.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wichita reflects 30.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.9 minutes each way.

Wichita city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Wichita city had a population of 382,745 in 2010 and 400,991 in 2024, a 4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 400,991 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.

400,991

Population (2024)

382,745

Population (2010)

400,991

Peak (2024)

0.33%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	382,745	-	-	estimate
2011	383,773	+1,028	+0.27%	estimate
2012	385,751	+1,978	+0.52%	estimate
2013	387,210	+1,459	+0.38%	estimate
2014	388,416	+1,206	+0.31%	estimate
2015	389,412	+996	+0.26%	estimate
2016	390,519	+1,107	+0.28%	estimate
2017	390,277	-242	-0.06%	estimate
2018	389,231	-1,046	-0.27%	estimate
2019	389,938	+707	+0.18%	estimate
2020	398,067	+8,129	+2.08%	estimate
2021	396,708	-1,359	-0.34%	estimate
2022	396,203	-505	-0.13%	estimate
2023	397,656	+1,453	+0.37%	estimate
2024	400,991	+3,335	+0.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	66.6%
Black or African American	9.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,072

Median Household Income

$35,958

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$179,500

Median Home Value

$960

Median Rent

58.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.0%

High School+

30.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

80.0%

Public Transit

6.9%

Work From Home

18.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.7%

Foreign Born

82.0%

Non-English at Home

6.6%

Veterans

14.9%

With Disability

87.6%

Health Insurance

95.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.8%
Manufacturing	17.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.8%
Construction	6.6%
Information	5.1%
Retail Trade	4.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.6%
Public Administration	3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%
Agriculture & Mining	1.0%

Largest cities in Kansas

Overland Park (197,199)Kansas City (154,776)Olathe (143,720)Topeka (126,103)Lawrence (95,459)Shawnee (68,175)Lenexa (57,986)Manhattan (53,951)Salina (46,432)Hutchinson (39,837)View all Kansas cities →

Largest counties in Kansas

Johnson County (614,764)Sedgwick County (524,810)Shawnee County (178,315)Wyandotte County (167,277)Douglas County (119,547)

Part of Kansas

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Metro areas in Kansas

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Common questions about Wichita, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wichita, Kansas has a population of 396,488 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Kansas.

The median household income in Wichita, Kansas is $63,072, with 11.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Wichita, Kansas is $179,500, with median monthly rent at $960 and a homeownership rate of 58.4%.

The median age in Wichita, Kansas is 35.7 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The population has grown 4.8% since 2010 (382,745 → 400,991).