Sedgwick County, KS Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 524,509 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 519.9 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.46% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 204,846 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sedgwick County grew by 10.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 524,510 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sedgwick County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,648 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.05% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sedgwick County is about 7% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $99,050 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $976 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.3% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sedgwick County is about 8.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $976 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sedgwick County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.1 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,665 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,624 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,894 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Greeley County (7.1 min), Cheyenne County (7.2 min), Graham County (7.4 min).
Slowest:
Miami County (30.5 min), Jefferson County (28.2 min), Osage County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Sedgwick County is 18 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
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
Sedgwick County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Sedgwick County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sedgwick County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sedgwick County, Kansas.
What is the population of Sedgwick County, Kansas?
The population of Sedgwick County, Kansas is 524,509, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sedgwick County, Kansas?
The population density of Sedgwick County, Kansas is 519.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sedgwick County, Kansas?
The median household income in Sedgwick County, Kansas is $67,648, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sedgwick County, Kansas?
The median home price in Sedgwick County, Kansas is $99,050, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sedgwick County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Sedgwick County, Kansas is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.