Wyandotte 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 | Wyandotte County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 163,043 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1044.1 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.38% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.9 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 61,241 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wyandotte County grew by 8.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 166,198 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wyandotte County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Wyandotte County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,762 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.85% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wyandotte County is about 16% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Wyandotte County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $158,340 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,069 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.4% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wyandotte County is about 12.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,069 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wyandotte County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 176 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wyandotte County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.1 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,442 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,658 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,841 | 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 Wyandotte County is 21 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
Wyandotte County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Wyandotte County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 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
Wyandotte County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Wyandotte County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.9% | 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 Wyandotte County, Kansas.
What is the population of Wyandotte County, Kansas?
The population of Wyandotte County, Kansas is 163,043, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wyandotte County, Kansas?
The population density of Wyandotte County, Kansas is 1044.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
The median household income in Wyandotte County, Kansas is $60,762, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
The median home price in Wyandotte County, Kansas is $158,340, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyandotte County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Wyandotte County, Kansas is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.