Wichita, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Wichita, Kansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
390,566
Unemployment
5.6%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$138,100
Median Income
$53,466
Median Rent
$821
Wichita SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9
Wichita, KS Crime Report
25,210
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,462.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
175.48%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wichita / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 25,210 | 6,462.8 | 2,624.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 4,451 | 1,141.0 | 425.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 35 | 9.0 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 461 | 118.2 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3,588 | 919.8 | 346.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 20,759 | 5,321.7 | 2,199.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 2,677 | 686.3 | 331.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 15,777 | 4,044.6 | 1,619.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 2,305 | 590.9 | 248.1 | 246.0 |
Wichita, KS Cost Of Living
91
Wichita's Overall Cost Of Living
Wichita's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wichita | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Wichita, KS Photos
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Rankings for Wichita in Kansas
Map Of Wichita, KS
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Population over time in Wichita
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 390,566 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 389,563 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 389,054 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 388,033 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 387,147 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 385,518 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 383,703 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 381,176 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 377,906 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 373,725 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wichita
| Race | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.5% | 75.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 10.0% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 17.4% | 12.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wichita
| Gender | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wichita for adults over 25
| Education | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wichita, Kansas
| Income | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
