Wichita, KS
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Wichita, Kansas Summary
Life in Wichita research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wichita over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wichita:
The population in Wichita is 395,951.
The median home value in Wichita is $183,706.
The median income in Wichita is $60,712.
The cost of living in Wichita is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Wichita is $915.
The unemployment rate in Wichita is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in Wichita is 15.5%.
The average high in Wichita is 67.6° and the average low is 46.0°.
Wichita SnackAbility
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Wichita, KS Crime Report
Crime in Wichita summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wichita. Key points include:
There were 17,563 total crimes in Wichita in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wichita is 4,454.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wichita is 930.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wichita is 3,523.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wichita is 91.65% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Wichita Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wichita / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 17,563 | 4,454.4 | 2,624.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3,670 | 930.8 | 425.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 31 | 7.9 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 302 | 76.6 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3,065 | 777.4 | 346.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 13,893 | 3,523.6 | 2,199.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 1,689 | 428.4 | 331.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 10,632 | 2,696.5 | 1,619.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1,572 | 398.7 | 248.1 | 282.7 |
Wichita, KS Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Wichita summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wichita. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wichita is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wichita is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wichita is $183,706.
The median income in Wichita is $60,712.
Wichita's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wichita Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wichita | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 102 | 100 | |
Wichita, KS Weather
The average high in Wichita is 67.6° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 53.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.5 inches of precipitation each year with 13.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wichita |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 53.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Wichita, KS Photos
3 Reviews & Comments About Wichita
/5
Kemberleigh Purvis -
I'm from Wichita and completely disagree with this. Wichita and many other cities in Kansas that were chosen as being the worst, are actually really cool cities to explore around.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 05:12:27.585254
I like Wichita because it's got the small town feel with most of the city amenities and culture.
The cost of living is very affordable. A family can easily afford a house from the income they make from the aircraft industry.
The bad side is that it could be a bit boring.
On the bright side, Vietnamese food is really good here.
HomeSnacks User -
As someone from Wichita KS I call BS. Most of the towns you have on here are tiny and don't have much to do. Kansas City KS is a small portion of KC. It goes into Missouri and there is a TON to do there!
As for Wichita, sure there is crime but not as much as they are saying. Wichita has small pockets of bad neighborhoods but what city doesn't.
Wichita has a thriving art and music scene. Always something to do here!
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Wichita Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wichita
The current population in Wichita is 395,951. The population has increased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 395,951 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 389,563 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 389,054 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 388,033 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 387,147 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 385,518 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 383,703 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 381,176 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 377,906 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 373,725 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wichita
Wichita is:
61.6% White with 243,796 White residents.
9.7% African American with 38,351 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 2,207 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 18,774 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 67 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 1,518 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 21,699 Two Or More residents.
17.6% Hispanic with 69,539 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 74.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 9.7% | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 17.6% | 12.6% | 18.7% |
Gender in Wichita
Wichita is 50.3% female with 199,004 female residents.
Wichita is 49.7% male with 196,946 male residents.
| Gender | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wichita for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Wichita completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Wichita completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Wichita completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Wichita completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wichita completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Wichita completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Wichita completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wichita completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wichita completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wichita, Kansas
5.4% of households in Wichita earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Wichita earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Wichita earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Wichita earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in Wichita earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Wichita earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Wichita earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in Wichita earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Wichita earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in Wichita earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wichita | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 8.0% | 11.4% |
