Wichita County, Kansas Population 2022
Wichita County, Kansas's estimated population is 2,140 with a growth rate of 0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wichita County, Kansas is the 99th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 2,239 and has seen a growth of -4.42% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 14 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 1,827 | 1,813 | 12950.00% |
| 1900 | 1,197 | -630 | -34.48% |
| 1910 | 2,006 | 809 | 67.59% |
| 1920 | 1,856 | -150 | -7.48% |
| 1930 | 2,579 | 723 | 38.95% |
| 1940 | 2,185 | -394 | -15.28% |
| 1950 | 2,640 | 455 | 20.82% |
| 1960 | 2,765 | 125 | 4.73% |
| 1970 | 3,274 | 509 | 18.41% |
| 1980 | 3,041 | -233 | -7.12% |
| 1990 | 2,758 | -283 | -9.31% |
| 2010 | 2,239 | -519 | -18.82% |
| 2011 | 2,259 | 20 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 2,228 | -31 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 2,192 | -36 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 2,188 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 2,167 | -21 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 2,131 | -36 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 2,121 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 2,112 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 2,119 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 2,126 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 2,133 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 2,140 | 7 | 0.33% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,896 | 89.77% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.09% |
| Some Other Race | 127 | 6.01% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 1.52% |
Wichita County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 935 | 2.23 | 74.5 |
| Married | 482 | 3.07 | 91.1 |
| Male | 8 | 1.75 | 0 |
| Female | 78 | 2.53 | 100 |
| Non Family | 367 | 1.07 | 49 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 5.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 5.90% |
| High School Graduate | 402 | 27.27% |
| Some College | 323 | 21.91% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 16.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 18.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 4.75% |
Wichita County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| White | 1,119 | 1,068 | 311 |
| Other Race | 102 | 85 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 314 | 197 | 10 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | |
| Native American | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$40,137
Average Earnings
$41,702
Average Male
$37,941
Average Female
Wichita County, Kansas Language by Age
Wichita County, Kansas Language
79.04% of Wichita County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 20.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.82% of the population.
Wichita County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,410 | 93 | 6.60% |
| Other | 27 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 32 | 24 | 75.00% |
| Hispanic | 618 | 72 | 11.65% |
7.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.24%
Male Poverty Rate
11.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wichita County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wichita County, Kansas is White, with 6.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wichita County, Kansas is Hispanic, with 11.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.49%.
Wichita County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Wichita County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Wichita County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wichita County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 7.59% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 7.47% |
Wichita County, Kansas Veterans by Education
2.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.61%
Born in Wichita County, Kansas
89.63%
Native Born
10.37%
Foreign Born
6.72%
Non Citizen
3.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.63% of Wichita County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 59.61% having been born in Kansas. 6.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990