Wyandotte County, Kansas Population 2022
Wyandotte County, Kansas's estimated population is 165,753 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wyandotte County, Kansas is the 5th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 157,633 and has seen a growth of 5.15% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 2,609 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 10,015 | 7,406 | 283.86% |
| 1880 | 19,143 | 9,128 | 91.14% |
| 1890 | 54,407 | 35,264 | 184.21% |
| 1900 | 73,227 | 18,820 | 34.59% |
| 1910 | 100,068 | 26,841 | 36.65% |
| 1920 | 122,218 | 22,150 | 22.13% |
| 1930 | 141,211 | 18,993 | 15.54% |
| 1940 | 145,071 | 3,860 | 2.73% |
| 1950 | 165,318 | 20,247 | 13.96% |
| 1960 | 185,495 | 20,177 | 12.20% |
| 1970 | 186,845 | 1,350 | 0.73% |
| 1980 | 172,335 | -14,510 | -7.77% |
| 1990 | 161,993 | -10,342 | -6.00% |
| 2010 | 157,633 | -4,360 | -2.69% |
| 2011 | 158,011 | 378 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 159,379 | 1,368 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 160,933 | 1,554 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 162,246 | 1,313 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 163,682 | 1,436 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 164,785 | 1,103 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 165,087 | 302 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 165,321 | 234 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 165,429 | 108 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 165,537 | 108 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 165,645 | 108 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 165,753 | 108 | 0.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92,238 | 55.75% |
| Black or African American | 35,582 | 21.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 820 | 0.50% |
| Asian | 8,072 | 4.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 258 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 17,638 | 10.66% |
| Two or More Races | 10,839 | 6.55% |
Wyandotte County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 60,400 | 2.72 | 58.9 |
| Married | 24,712 | 3.52 | 76.1 |
| Male | 4,167 | 3.35 | 57.5 |
| Female | 9,927 | 3.72 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 21,594 | 1.21 | 46.7 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,310 | 8.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,382 | 10.84% |
| High School Graduate | 34,206 | 32.57% |
| Some College | 22,069 | 21.01% |
| Associates Degree | 8,810 | 8.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,633 | 12.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,609 | 6.29% |
Wyandotte County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 4,241 | 3,789 | 1,053 |
| Asian | 4,674 | 2,972 | 1,124 |
| White | 49,559 | 44,094 | 11,594 |
| Black | 23,544 | 20,628 | 3,826 |
| Islander | 143 | 52 | 17 |
| Native American | 550 | 480 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 24,104 | 13,883 | 2,061 |
| Other Race | 9,354 | 4,761 | 483 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 89.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.83%.
$34,427
Average Earnings
$38,638
Average Male
$30,649
Average Female
Wyandotte County, Kansas Language by Age
Wyandotte County, Kansas Language
72.47% of Wyandotte County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 27.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.91% of the population.
Wyandotte County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8,028 | 2,477 | 30.85% |
| Black | 35,147 | 9,435 | 26.84% |
| Native | 812 | 199 | 24.51% |
| Hispanic | 48,038 | 9,389 | 19.54% |
| White | 65,456 | 8,027 | 12.26% |
| Other | 4,344 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 10,625 | 1,625 | 15.29% |
18.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.58%
Male Poverty Rate
20.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wyandotte County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wyandotte County, Kansas is Asian, with 30.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wyandotte County, Kansas is Multiple, with 15.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.46%.
Wyandotte County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Wyandotte County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Wyandotte County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wyandotte County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,822 | 6.93% |
| Black | 2,274 | 8.59% |
| Native American | 27 | 3.90% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.61% |
| Other Race | 285 | 2.60% |
| 2+ Races | 505 | 8.42% |
| Hispanic | 478 | 1.62% |
Wyandotte County, Kansas Veterans by Education
8.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
66%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
53.33%
Born in Wyandotte County, Kansas
83.52%
Native Born
16.48%
Foreign Born
12.82%
Non Citizen
3.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.52% of Wyandotte County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 53.33% having been born in Kansas. 12.82% 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