Sedgwick County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in Colorado
The population of Sedgwick County, Colorado is 2,346 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $52,833, the median home value is $142,700, and the median age is 42.9.
The population of Sedgwick County has declined 4.8% since 2010 (2,371 → 2,257), a -0.35% annualized rate.
2,346
Population
-0.35%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$52,833
Median Income
$142,700
Median Home Value
Sedgwick County covers 548 sq mi of land at 4.3 people per square mile.
About Sedgwick County, CO
Sedgwick County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 4 people per square mile. With 2,346 residents, Sedgwick County is a county in Colorado.
The typical household earns $52,833, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $142,700, with typical rent around $728.
About 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. About 7.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Sedgwick County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Sedgwick County had a population of 2,371 in 2010 and 2,257 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,399 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.33%.
2,257
Population (2024)
2,371
Population (2010)
2,399
Peak (2016)
-0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,371 |
| 2011 | 2,371 |
| 2012 | 2,377 |
| 2013 | 2,338 |
| 2014 | 2,332 |
| 2015 | 2,373 |
| 2016 | 2,399 |
| 2017 | 2,314 |
| 2018 | 2,284 |
| 2019 | 2,274 |
| 2020 | 2,389 |
| 2021 | 2,328 |
| 2022 | 2,294 |
| 2023 | 2,305 |
| 2024 | 2,257 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.9
Median Age
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Male
24.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.4% · Seniors (65+): 24.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $52,833$-39,637 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,564 |
| Per-capita income | $34,866 |
| Poverty rate | 14.1%+8.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Sedgwick County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
6.7%
Carpool
75.9%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
21.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$142,700$-359,500 vs state
Median home value
$728
Median rent
72.3%
Homeownership rate
1,184
Total housing units
84.5%
Occupied
15.5%
Vacant
27.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.7%
With health insurance
93.0%
With broadband internet
38.9%
Foreign-born
9.6%
Veterans (18+)
17.6%
With a disability
89.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.2%
High School+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sedgwick County, Colorado has a population of 2,346 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of Sedgwick County has declined 4.8% since 2010 (2,371 → 2,257), a -0.35% annualized rate.
The median household income in Sedgwick County, Colorado is $52,833, with mean (average) household income of $77,564 and per-capita income of $34,866. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Sedgwick County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Sedgwick County, Colorado is 42.9 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
The median home value in Sedgwick County is $142,700 and median monthly rent is $728. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,184 total housing units, 15.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Sedgwick County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Sedgwick County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.