Economy & Jobs — Wichita, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,620 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,958 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 204,732 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 471 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 410 |
| Physician Offices | 374 |
| Insurance Agencies | 298 |
| Real Estate Offices | 222 |
| Dental Offices | 195 |
| Law Offices | 173 |
| Commercial Banks | 145 |
| Beauty Salons | 116 |
| Gas Stations | 115 |
| Coffee Shops | 106 |
| Auto Repair | 105 |
| Liquor Stores | 98 |
| Hotels Motels | 96 |
| Chiropractors | 92 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
