Wyandotte County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Kansas

The population of Wyandotte County, Kansas is 167,277 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $60,582, the median home value is $152,700, and the median age is 34.2.

The population of Wyandotte County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (157,636 → 169,418), a +0.52% annualized rate.

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

167,277

Population

+0.52%

Annual growth

1103

People / sq mi

$60,582

Median Income

$152,700

Median Home Value

Wyandotte County covers 152 sq mi of land at 1103.1 people per square mile.

About Wyandotte County, KS

Wyandotte County is a county in Kansas with a population of 167,277. It ranks #4 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 34.2, younger than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Wyandotte County is $60,582, below the US median of $74,580. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $152,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,070. The homeownership rate of 61.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wyandotte County reflects 20.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.

Wyandotte County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wyandotte County had a population of 157,636 in 2010 and 169,418 in 2024, a 7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 169,418 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.52%.

169,418

Population (2024)

157,636

Population (2010)

169,418

Peak (2024)

0.52%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	157,636	-	-	estimate
2011	158,039	+403	+0.26%	estimate
2012	159,424	+1,385	+0.88%	estimate
2013	161,004	+1,580	+0.99%	estimate
2014	162,325	+1,321	+0.82%	estimate
2015	163,776	+1,451	+0.89%	estimate
2016	164,924	+1,148	+0.70%	estimate
2017	165,254	+330	+0.20%	estimate
2018	165,781	+527	+0.32%	estimate
2019	166,009	+228	+0.14%	estimate
2020	168,920	+2,911	+1.75%	estimate
2021	167,279	-1,641	-0.97%	estimate
2022	165,719	-1,560	-0.93%	estimate
2023	166,932	+1,213	+0.73%	estimate
2024	169,418	+2,486	+1.49%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	46.5%
Black or African American	19.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

34.2

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

13.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.4%

5–9

7.4%

10–14

8.3%

15–19

7.2%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

14.4%

35–44

13.2%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

5.8%

65–74

8.2%

75–84

3.6%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 23.1% · Seniors (65+): 13.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,582$-12,057 vs state
Mean household income	$75,022
Per-capita income	$28,523
Poverty rate	13.5%+5.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	62.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

18.8%

Manufacturing

12.3%

Construction

10.9%

Finance & real estate

9.7%

Education & health care

8.7%

Retail trade

7.9%

Information

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Wyandotte County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.8% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

76.0%

Public transit

8.6%

Work from home

22.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$152,700$-50,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,070

Median rent

61.4%

Homeownership rate

68,614

Total housing units

89.3%

Occupied

10.7%

Vacant

38.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

82.2%

With health insurance

93.2%

With broadband internet

28.6%

Foreign-born

5.7%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

69.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.9%

High School+

20.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wyandotte County, Kansas has a population of 167,277 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 1103 people per square mile.

The population of Wyandotte County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (157,636 → 169,418), a +0.52% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wyandotte County, Kansas is $60,582, with mean (average) household income of $75,022 and per-capita income of $28,523. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wyandotte County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (46.5%), Black or African American (19.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wyandotte County, Kansas is 34.2 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Wyandotte County is $152,700 and median monthly rent is $1,070. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 68,614 total housing units, 10.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wyandotte County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

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