Demographics & People — Valley Center, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,937 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,800 |
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| Median Age | 33.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,150 |
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| Family Households | 2,269 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1307 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,985 |
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| Black or African American | 44 |
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| Asian | 75 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 476 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,885 |
| German | 2,722 |
| Other groups | 1,446 |
| English | 953 |
| Irish | 742 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 620 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 569 |
| Polish | 365 |
| American | 346 |
| European | 219 |
Language
| English Only | 7,658 |
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| Spanish | 225 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,907 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 323 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,466 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Valley Center, Kansas.
