Census ACS · #90 MSA
Wichita Metro Area
The Wichita, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has 648,935 residents. The median household income is $68,930 and the median home value is $188,200.
648,935
Population
156
People / sq mi
$68,930
Median Income
$188,200
Median Home Value
The Wichita CBSA covers 4,148 sq mi of land at 156.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$68,930
Median Household Income
$36,529
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Wichita metro's price level is 88.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $68,930 has the buying power of $77,496 in average-priced US metros.
88.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$77,496
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$68,930
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$188,200
Median Home Value
$969
Median Rent
64.7%
Homeownership
Education
90.3%
High School+
31.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
7.3%
Work From Home
20.4 min
Avg Commute
26.7%
Foreign Born
Wichita spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wichita, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 648,935 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #90 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Wichita metro area is $68,930, with a per capita income of $36,529.
The Wichita, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Wichita, Ks CBSA (48620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Wichita: a median age of 36.6, younger than the national median. Wichita is a metro area in KS with a population of 648,935.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $68,930 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $188,200, with typical rent around $969.
About 31.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.