Population 167,654 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wyandotte County
Household size in Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Wyandotte County average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.75 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only five have larger 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 Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Wyandotte County is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 34.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Kansas counties are younger: only eight of 105.
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 Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Wyandotte County (16.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, as it has nationally. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only four 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 Wyandotte County
Renters in Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Wyandotte County than nationally: 38.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 47.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Kansas counties have a higher share of renters: only six of 105.
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 Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Wyandotte County as nationally: 10.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Kansas City area as a whole (7.5%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wyandotte County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $857 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $942 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,241 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$482 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Wyandotte County runs $1,241 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $482 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Wyandotte County
Bachelor's degrees in Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Wyandotte County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.3% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Wyandotte County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Wyandotte County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Kansas counties.
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 Wyandotte County
| Period | Wyandotte County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Wyandotte County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Kansas City area (4.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Wyandotte County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte County | 2.83 | 35.5 | 16.4% | 38.0% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,241 | 21.3% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| Platte County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 10.3% | 32.6% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,409 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Clay County | 2.59 | 38.7 | 11.2% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,396 | 37.5% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Jackson County | 2.42 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 40.9% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,337 | 33.3% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Leavenworth County | 2.72 | 39.5 | 9.5% | 30.7% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,375 | 37.5% | 94.3% | 4.4% |
| Jefferson County | 2.46 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 1979 | $946 | 24.5% | 94.2% | 2.5% |
| Lafayette County | 2.62 | 41.8 | 8.4% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 1977 | $969 | 26.6% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Shawnee County | 2.36 | 40.6 | 12.1% | 33.2% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,100 | 31.1% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Saline County | 2.69 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 30.2% | 18.0% | 1969 | $818 | 24.5% | 86.4% | 3.2% |
| Pottawatomie County | 2.77 | 37.3 | 5.4% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,157 | 39.3% | 96.6% | 2.4% |
| Riley County | 2.32 | 30.7 | 9.1% | 53.9% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,125 | 46.9% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
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 Wyandotte County. 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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