Population 9,610 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Historic Midtown
Household size in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.60 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Historic Midtown are small: just 2.10 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Wichita neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1 | 36.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 36.6 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +1.6 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Historic Midtown is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.1, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Historic Midtown (15.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.6 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Historic Midtown
Renters in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.2% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.7% | 35.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.5% | 34.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Historic Midtown rent: 64.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Wichita neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.8% of the housing in Historic Midtown, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Wichita neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1973 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1974 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1976 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Historic Midtown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Only one other Wichita neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $763 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $537 | $847 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $660 | $947 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $785 | $1,118 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$269 | +$355 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Historic Midtown runs $785 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $269 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Wichita neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Historic Midtown
Bachelor's degrees in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 27.4% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 29.2% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 30.6% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 32.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Historic Midtown: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.2% | 88.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.2% | 89.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.2% | 89.9% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 90.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Historic Midtown never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of Wichita's 22 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Historic Midtown
| Period | Historic Midtown | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Historic Midtown has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Historic Midtown compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Midtown | 2.10 | 36.1 | 15.0% | 64.5% | 24.8% | 1947 | $785 | 16.9% | 73.8% | 3.2% |
| North Riverside | 2.35 | 40.1 | 9.4% | 38.1% | 5.8% | 1949 | $1,092 | 32.1% | 82.2% | 3.0% |
| North Central | 2.72 | 29.7 | 26.7% | 56.4% | 25.4% | 1957 | $865 | 12.1% | 76.2% | 9.2% |
| Pueblo | 3.31 | 33.3 | 17.5% | 43.5% | 14.8% | 1961 | $868 | 6.6% | 50.2% | 8.2% |
| Delano | 2.44 | 33.0 | 8.8% | 59.7% | 14.4% | 1963 | $1,153 | 27.1% | 89.0% | 4.4% |
| Indian Hills Riverbend | 2.15 | 36.4 | 8.9% | 45.8% | 2.5% | 1962 | $922 | 35.3% | 92.1% | 1.2% |
| Benjamin Hills | 1.96 | 41.2 | 10.5% | 41.3% | 2.5% | 1967 | $1,013 | 25.6% | 88.0% | 3.6% |
| Sunflower | 2.48 | 36.5 | 17.8% | 47.5% | 12.1% | 1963 | $929 | 14.9% | 78.8% | 6.8% |
| South Central Improvemen | 2.35 | 39.5 | 13.6% | 57.1% | 20.6% | 1950 | $870 | 13.6% | 77.6% | 4.0% |
| College Hill | 2.43 | 35.5 | 6.4% | 34.4% | 10.4% | 1938 | $1,239 | 66.3% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Stanley-Aley | 2.12 | 39.9 | 13.7% | 34.7% | 15.2% | 1957 | $890 | 9.8% | 78.8% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Historic Midtown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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