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Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262
Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 15,943. The median household income is $92,795 and the median age is 38.3.
15,943
Population
191
People / sq mi
$92,795
Median Income
38.3
Median Age
Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262 covers 84 sq mi of land at 190.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$92,795
Median Household Income
$40,522
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$258,200
Median Home Value
$1,017
Median Rent
80.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.6%
High School+
40.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262 serves a community with a population of 15,943 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262 is $92,795, with a per capita income of $40,522. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262 is 89.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262, 94.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262 is $258,200, with a median rent of $1,017. The homeownership rate is 80.8%.
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Data for Valley Center Public Schools Unified School District 262 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2012510).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.