Sedgwick County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Sedgwick County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in Colorado
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Income Not enough data
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Education Not enough data
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,304 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.2 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.30% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,022 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Sedgwick County declined by 3.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,304 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Sedgwick County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.3% of residents. That is 9.1 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 382 16.6% -6.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 400 17.3% -6.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 449 19.5% -0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 561 24.3% +9.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Sedgwick County and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 49.7% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,500 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.53% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sedgwick County is about 45% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $39,807 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $774 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.8% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Sedgwick County is about 4.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $774 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sedgwick County spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 107 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.9 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.8 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 107 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,332 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,321 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 148 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Sedgwick County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | — | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Sedgwick County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sedgwick County, Colorado.
How big is Sedgwick County, Colorado by population?
About 2,304 people live in Sedgwick County, Colorado, in 1,022 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 43.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Sedgwick County, Colorado?
Averaged over its land area, Sedgwick County, Colorado has 4 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 5% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Sedgwick County, Colorado?
The median home costs 0.8 times the median household income ($39,807 against $52,500), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $774 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Sedgwick County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Sedgwick County, Colorado is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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