Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

166,740

1.38% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.9

0.806% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.4%

3.81% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,689

6.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$185,600

7.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

77,222

3.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS had a population of 167k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $72,689. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS grew from 164,473 to 166,740, a 1.38% increase and its median household income grew from $68,265 to $72,689, a 6.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%), and White (Hispanic) (3.45%).

10.6% of the households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are Wichita State University (3,761 degrees awarded in 2021), Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (1,485 degrees), and Butler Community College (1,416 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was $185,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS borders Emporia City PUMA, KS, Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, Wichita City (Central) PUMA, KS, and Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS is home to a population of 167k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.21% of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2021, there were 6.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.85k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are Spanish (6,477 households), Arabic (2,567 households), and Vietnamese (1,719 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,922

Women

50.4%

82,449

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 166,371 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 2.48k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.3k ± 1.25k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.85k ± 859

7.68%

Hispanic Population

12.8k people

7.68% of the people in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are hispanic (12.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,853 ± 1,051 people
Vietnam
1,047 ± 792 people
India
1,041 ± 790 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,853 Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,047 and India with 1,041.

Foreign-Born Population

7.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

6.77%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2021, 7.21% of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS residents (12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was 6.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,477 households (4.15%)
Arabic
2,567 households (1.65%)
Vietnamese
1,719 households (1.1%)

10.6% of the households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.15% of the households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,800 ± 385
Gulf War (2001-)
2,586 ± 356
Gulf War (1990s)
1,140 ± 245

Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS employs 77.2k people. The largest industries in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (6,216 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (6,019 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,967 people), and the highest paying industries are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($214,966), Offices of physicians ($164,780), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($141,353).

Males in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,075. The income inequality in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,277

Women

47.3%

39,291

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS in 2020 was 74,568 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

77.2k

2021 Value

3.56%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 74.6k employees to 77.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, are Registered nurses (2,549 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,191 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,089 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

77.2k

2021 Value

3.56%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 3.56%, from 74.6k employees to 77.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,216 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (6,019 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,967 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,700

Median earning men ± $2,088

$35,107

Median earning women ± $1,770

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($73,084), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,414), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,894).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($53,497), Wholesale Trade ($53,274), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS awarded 6,749 degrees. The student population of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,988 male students and 15,423 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are White (4,146 and 66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (862 and 13.7%), Asian (387 and 6.16%), and Black or African American (357 and 5.68%).

The largest universities in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Wichita State University (3,761 and 55.7%), Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (1,485 and 22%), and Butler Community College (1,416 and 21%).

The most popular majors in Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (590 and 8.74%), Registered Nursing (538 and 7.97%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (408 and 6.05%).

The median tuition cost in Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS for a public four year colleges is $6,843 for in-state students and $16,208 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 27,411 (43.7% men and 56.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 27,411 students enrolled in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,482 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
261 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
175 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
159 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 261 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wichita State University
3,761 degrees awarded
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
1,485 degrees awarded
Butler Community College
1,416 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wichita State University with 3,761 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,691 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, which is 0.663 times less than the 4,058 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,146 degrees mean that there were 4.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 862 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,843) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,957) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.461% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.427% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (31k), Some college (30.7k), and High School or Equivalent (27k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was $185,600 in 2021, which is 0.758 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,200 to $185,600, a 7.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS is $72,689. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$185,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,310

$43,168

Median Property Taxes

±$1,349

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.8% of the housing units in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,689

Median Household Income

± $1,854

63.6k

Number of Households

± 1,933

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.6k households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS grew to $72,689 from the previous year's value of $68,265.

The following chart displays the households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.482

2021 Wage GINI in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS

0.485

2020 Wage GINI in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.681% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (7.29%)
Worked At Home (6.62%)

In 2021, 82.4% of workers in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.29%) and those who worked at home (6.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS (18.5k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 2.51% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.62%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

2.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS grew by 2.74% from 7.42% to 7.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.