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Wichita Unified School District 259
Wichita Unified School District 259 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 329,246. The median household income is $57,930 and the median age is 35.2.
329,246
Population
2214
People / sq mi
$57,930
Median Income
35.2
Median Age
Wichita Unified School District 259 covers 149 sq mi of land at 2214.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 38.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,930
Median Household Income
$33,982
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$163,700
Median Home Value
$956
Median Rent
54.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.5%
High School+
28.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wichita Unified School District 259 serves a community with a population of 329,246 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Wichita Unified School District 259 is $57,930, with a per capita income of $33,982. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
Wichita Unified School District 259 is 60.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 38.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wichita Unified School District 259, 86.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wichita Unified School District 259 is $163,700, with a median rent of $956. The homeownership rate is 54.6%.
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Data for Wichita Unified School District 259 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2012990).
Homeownership is the standout figure in Wichita Unified School District 259: 54.6% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 329,246 residents, Wichita Unified School District 259 is a school district in Kansas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $57,930, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $163,700, with typical rent around $956.
28.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.