Demographics & People — Wichita, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 396,488 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~401,400 |
| Median Age | 35.7 |
| Total Households | 157,646 |
| Family Households | 94,450 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5068 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 264,127 |
| Black or African American | 38,530 |
| Asian | 19,264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73,094 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 141,203 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 94,754 |
| German | 75,851 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 69,539 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 57,809 |
| English | 41,383 |
| Irish | 39,243 |
| American | 19,049 |
| European | 8,041 |
| French (except Basque) | 7,693 |
Language
| English Only | 304,740 |
| Spanish | 45,855 |
| Population 5+ | 371,530 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 20,648 |
| Population 18+ | 297,176 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wichita, Kansas.