Population 4,075 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Central
Household size in North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.60 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.46 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Central average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Wichita area overall, where it has 2.59 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.26, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 36.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 36.6 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.7 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −9.6 | +1.6 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
North Central is young: half of its residents are under 29.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Only one other Wichita neighborhood is younger.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Central: 26.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Wichita's 22 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 North Central
Renters in North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.1% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.7% | 35.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.4% | 34.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Central rent: 56.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 63.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Central: 25.4% of homes are empty, 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. No 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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1973 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1974 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1976 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Central is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. North Central has older homes than most Wichita neighborhoods.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $589 | $763 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $598 | $847 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $708 | $947 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $865 | $1,118 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$355 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Central pays $865 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. North Central has lower rents than at least four in five Wichita neighborhoods.
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 North Central
Bachelor's degrees in North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 27.4% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 29.2% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 30.6% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 32.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in North Central have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.1%, against 35.6% nationally. North Central has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Wichita neighborhoods.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.4% | 88.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.8% | 89.3% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 89.9% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 90.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in North Central never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. North Central has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Wichita neighborhoods.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | Wichita area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −15.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Central runs well above the national rate: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. North Central has higher unemployment than at least four in five Wichita neighborhoods. 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).
North Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | 2.72 | 29.7 | 26.7% | 56.4% | 25.4% | 1957 | $865 | 12.1% | 76.2% | 9.2% |
| Historic Midtown | 2.10 | 36.1 | 15.0% | 64.5% | 24.8% | 1947 | $785 | 16.9% | 73.8% | 3.2% |
| College Hill | 2.43 | 35.5 | 6.4% | 34.4% | 10.4% | 1938 | $1,239 | 66.3% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Northeast Heights | 2.70 | 29.3 | 4.2% | 51.1% | 7.5% | 1984 | $719 | 33.4% | 96.4% | 7.6% |
| North Riverside | 2.35 | 40.1 | 9.4% | 38.1% | 5.8% | 1949 | $1,092 | 32.1% | 82.2% | 3.0% |
| 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% |
| South Central Improvemen | 2.35 | 39.5 | 13.6% | 57.1% | 20.6% | 1950 | $870 | 13.6% | 77.6% | 4.0% |
| Mead | 2.45 | 38.0 | 21.2% | 56.2% | 12.4% | 1957 | $980 | 12.2% | 83.0% | 10.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Findlay Downtown Historic District, Findlay, OH · University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL · University North, Fort Collins, CO · University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV · University Heights and Rosedale Hills, Indianapolis, IN · Tymber Skan on the Lake, Orlando, FL · Goodrich-Kirtland Park, Cleveland, OH · Gibbs, Canton, OH · Gateway Center, Sacramento, CA · Fruitvale, Bakersfield, CA
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 North Central. 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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