Wichita County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 98th-largest in Kansas

The population of Wichita County, Kansas is 2,115 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 98th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $71,282, the median home value is $98,700, and the median age is 38.7.

The population of Wichita County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (2,239 → 2,072), a -0.55% annualized rate.

Wichita County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,115

Population

-0.55%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$71,282

Median Income

$98,700

Median Home Value

Wichita County covers 719 sq mi of land at 2.9 people per square mile.

About Wichita County, KS

Wichita County is a county in Kansas with a population of 2,115. It ranks #98 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 38.7, in line with the national median. The population is 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

The median household income in Wichita County is $71,282, near the US median of $74,580. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $98,700, with monthly rent averaging $738. The homeownership rate of 81.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wichita County reflects 18.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 12.9 minutes each way.

Wichita County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wichita County had a population of 2,239 in 2010 and 2,072 in 2024, a -7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,260 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.54%.

2,072

Population (2024)

2,239

Population (2010)

2,260

Peak (2011)

-0.54%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,239	-	-	estimate
2011	2,260	+21	+0.94%	estimate
2012	2,228	-32	-1.42%	estimate
2013	2,192	-36	-1.62%	estimate
2014	2,187	-5	-0.23%	estimate
2015	2,166	-21	-0.96%	estimate
2016	2,133	-33	-1.52%	estimate
2017	2,121	-12	-0.56%	estimate
2018	2,112	-9	-0.42%	estimate
2019	2,118	+6	+0.28%	estimate
2020	2,149	+31	+1.46%	estimate
2021	2,079	-70	-3.26%	estimate
2022	2,061	-18	-0.87%	estimate
2023	2,093	+32	+1.55%	estimate
2024	2,072	-21	-1.00%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	75.1%
Black or African American	0.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.7

Median Age

45.8%

Female

54.2%

Male

22.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

9.3%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

3.9%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

7.3%

55–59

5.1%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

15.7%

75–84

5.8%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 21.0% · Seniors (65+): 22.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$71,282$-1,357 vs state
Mean household income	$91,654
Per-capita income	$35,838
Poverty rate	8.5%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.3%
Employment-to-population	59.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

35.0%

Professional & business services

15.4%

Manufacturing

10.1%

Public administration

9.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.0%

Construction

4.4%

Finance & real estate

4.1%

Information

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Wichita County is agriculture, accounting for 35.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.7%

Carpool

67.8%

Public transit

11.8%

Work from home

12.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$98,700$-104,700 vs state

Median home value

$738

Median rent

81.3%

Homeownership rate

990

Total housing units

88.7%

Occupied

11.3%

Vacant

18.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.8%

With health insurance

95.9%

With broadband internet

25.7%

Foreign-born

3.0%

Veterans (18+)

18.3%

With a disability

82.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.8%

High School+

18.8%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Kansas

Wichita (396,488)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)All Kansas cities →

Other counties in Kansas

Johnson County (614,764)Sedgwick County (524,810)Shawnee County (178,315)Wyandotte County (167,277)Douglas County (119,547)Leavenworth County (82,493)Riley County (71,710)Butler County (67,916)Reno County (61,693)Saline County (53,801)All Kansas counties →

Part of Kansas

Kansas demographic profile All Kansas data →

Metro areas in Kansas

Kansas City (2,202,006)Wichita (648,935)Topeka (232,724)Joplin (202,258)Manhattan (133,413)St. Joseph (120,609)Lawrence (119,547)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wichita County, Kansas has a population of 2,115 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 98th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Wichita County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (2,239 → 2,072), a -0.55% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wichita County, Kansas is $71,282, with mean (average) household income of $91,654 and per-capita income of $35,838. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wichita County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wichita County, Kansas is 38.7 years. Residents are 45.8% female and 54.2% male.

The median home value in Wichita County is $98,700 and median monthly rent is $738. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 990 total housing units, 11.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wichita County, Kansas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 35.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Wichita County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.