Wyandotte County, KS

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Wyandotte County Overview

167,989
TOTAL POPULATION
84,439
MALE POPULATION
83,550
FEMALE POPULATION
101.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,534
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,819
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,771
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,629
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
83,577
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wyandotte County Area Codes

Race in Wyandotte County

The most populous races in Wyandotte County are White / Caucasian (84,386 | 50.2%), Hispanic or Latino (50,738 | 30.2%), and Black / African American (34,478 | 20.5%).
Race in Wyandotte County
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,8625.3%
Black / African American34,47820.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific3720.2%
Hispanic or Latino50,73830.2%
Native / Alaskan1,8531.1%
White / Caucasian84,38650.2%
Two or more Races16,72210.0%
Some other Race21,31612.7%
Total167,989100.0%

Ancestry in Wyandotte County

The most populous ancestries reported in Wyandotte County are Mexican (41,702 | 24.8%), German (18,827 | 11.2%), Irish (11,802 | 7.0%), English (9,842 | 5.9%), and Central American (5,772 | 3.4%), together accounting for 52.4% of all Wyandotte County residents.
Ancestry in Wyandotte County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2900.2%
African2,5611.5%
Alaskan Athabascan270.0%
American4,8332.9%
Apache910.1%
Arab1420.1%
Arapaho90.0%
Argentinean40.0%
Armenian920.1%
Australian600.0%
Austrian1360.1%
Bangladeshi2,2391.3%
Barbadian110.0%
Basque450.0%
Belgian1450.1%
Bhutanese2290.1%
Blackfeet3030.2%
Bolivian480.0%
Brazilian360.0%
British4650.3%
Burmese3070.2%
Cajun280.0%
Canadian2490.2%
Celtic270.0%
Central American5,7723.4%
Central American Indian7840.5%
Cherokee1,0430.6%
Chickasaw200.0%
Chippewa60.0%
Choctaw2430.1%
Colombian870.1%
Comanche40.0%
Costa Rican360.0%
Creek240.0%
Croatian7900.5%
Crow550.0%
Cuban7460.4%
Czech5660.3%
Czechoslovakian1910.1%
Danish4500.3%
Delaware500.0%
Dominican1770.1%
Dutch1,3180.8%
Eastern European4050.2%
Ecuadorian770.1%
Egyptian100.0%
English9,8425.9%
Ethiopian530.0%
European1,3460.8%
Fijian1360.1%
French2,0201.2%
French Canadian3160.2%
German18,82711.2%
German Russian230.0%
Ghanaian730.0%
Greek2570.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro190.0%
Guatemalan2,4871.5%
Haitian420.0%
Honduran1,8861.1%
Hopi70.0%
Hungarian370.0%
Indian (Asian)6140.4%
Indonesian3,0531.8%
Iranian230.0%
Iraqi130.0%
Irish11,8027.0%
Iroquois520.0%
Israeli200.0%
Italian2,2731.3%
Jamaican1500.1%
Japanese60.0%
Kenyan320.0%
Kiowa10.0%
Korean5680.3%
Lebanese40.0%
Liberian410.0%
Lithuanian790.1%
Malaysian4670.3%
Mexican41,70224.8%
Mexican American Indian6020.4%
Mongolian160.0%
Moroccan380.0%
Native Hawaiian1140.1%
Navajo410.0%
Nicaraguan300.0%
Nigerian1080.1%
Northern European680.0%
Norwegian9640.6%
Osage240.0%
Pakistani1560.1%
Palestinian90.0%
Panamanian180.0%
Pennsylvania German60.0%
Peruvian200.0%
Polish1,5940.9%
Portuguese1260.1%
Potawatomi900.1%
Puerto Rican1,0230.6%
Romanian290.0%
Russian3550.2%
Salvadoran1,1720.7%
Samoan260.0%
Scandinavian3800.2%
Scotch-Irish8240.5%
Scottish1,2740.8%
Serbian1210.1%
Sioux760.1%
Slavic250.0%
Slovak270.0%
Slovene1090.1%
Somali950.1%
South American3040.2%
Spaniard3250.2%
Spanish1340.1%
Sri Lankan4270.3%
Subsaharan African3,2531.9%
Sudanese260.0%
Swedish1,0670.6%
Swiss1170.1%
Thai5970.4%
Tlingit-Haida250.0%
Turkish90.0%
Ugandan980.1%
Ukrainian580.0%
Uruguayan680.0%
Vietnamese340.0%
Welsh4840.3%
West Indian1150.1%
Yugoslavian1060.1%
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Immigrants in Wyandotte County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wyandotte County came from Latin America (20,588 | 12.3%), Central America (20,031 | 11.9%), Mexico (15,643 | 9.3%), Asia (5,602 | 3.3%), and South Eastern Asia (3,633 | 2.2%), together accounting for 39.0% of all Wyandotte County residents.
Immigrants in Wyandotte County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2900.2%
Africa1,4470.9%
Argentina40.0%
Asia5,6023.3%
Australia440.0%
Bangladesh340.0%
Barbados110.0%
Bolivia480.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina570.0%
Brazil660.0%
Cambodia60.0%
Canada620.0%
Caribbean2780.2%
Central America20,03111.9%
China3600.2%
Colombia460.0%
Congo3150.2%
Costa Rica220.0%
Cuba1020.1%
Dominican Republic130.0%
Eastern Africa7110.4%
Eastern Asia4810.3%
Eastern Europe1580.1%
Ecuador770.1%
El Salvador8100.5%
England280.0%
Eritrea440.0%
Ethiopia450.0%
Europe5140.3%
France820.1%
Germany430.0%
Ghana200.0%
Guatemala1,7271.0%
Haiti250.0%
Honduras1,6661.0%
Hong Kong60.0%
India3200.2%
Iran70.0%
Iraq810.1%
Jamaica1010.1%
Japan300.0%
Jordan150.0%
Kenya1020.1%
Korea910.1%
Laos8210.5%
Latin America20,58812.3%
Liberia410.0%
Malaysia1450.1%
Mexico15,6439.3%
Micronesia2330.1%
Middle Africa3900.2%
Nepal3190.2%
Nigeria510.0%
Northern Africa1360.1%
Northern Europe1040.1%
Oceania2900.2%
Pakistan430.0%
Panama250.0%
Peru140.0%
Philippines1580.1%
Poland100.0%
Romania210.0%
Russia450.0%
Serbia250.0%
Somalia620.0%
South Africa90.0%
South America2790.2%
South Central Asia1,3920.8%
South Eastern Asia3,6332.2%
Southern Europe1270.1%
Spain1270.1%
Sri Lanka480.0%
Sudan1360.1%
Sweden50.0%
Thailand3580.2%
Uganda1830.1%
Uruguay240.0%
Vietnam1900.1%
Western Africa1270.1%
Western Asia960.1%
Western Europe1250.1%
Zaire750.0%
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Sex and Age in Wyandotte County

Sex and Age in Wyandotte County

The most populous age groups in Wyandotte County are 10 to 14 Years (7,183 | 8.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (6,558 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,488 (7.7%)6,034 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Years6,136 (7.3%)6,010 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years7,183 (8.5%)6,558 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years5,999 (7.1%)5,687 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years5,596 (6.6%)5,393 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years6,216 (7.4%)6,148 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years6,144 (7.3%)5,865 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years5,844 (6.9%)5,538 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years5,524 (6.5%)5,242 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years5,092 (6.0%)4,567 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years4,827 (5.7%)4,573 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years4,953 (5.9%)4,842 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years4,780 (5.7%)4,895 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years4,108 (4.9%)3,619 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years2,281 (2.7%)3,433 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years1,877 (2.2%)2,115 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years767 (0.9%)1,585 (1.9%)
85 Years and over624 (0.7%)1,446 (1.7%)
Total84,439 (100.0%)83,550 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wyandotte County

Median Family Size in Wyandotte County

The median family size in Wyandotte County is 3.44 persons per family, with single female/mother families (9,617 | 24.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.54 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,727 | 9.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.16 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wyandotte County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25,528 (65.7%)3.44
Single Male/Father3,727 (9.6%)3.16
Single Female/Mother9,617 (24.7%)3.54
Total Families38,872 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Wyandotte County

The median household size in Wyandotte County is 2.72 persons per household, with single female/mother households (9,617 | 15.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.82 persons per household. non-family households (22,410 | 36.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wyandotte County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25,528 (41.7%)3.49
Single Male/Father3,727 (6.1%)3.50
Single Female/Mother9,617 (15.7%)3.82
Non-family22,410 (36.6%)1.24
Total Households61,282 (100.0%)2.72

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wyandotte County

Out of a total of 61,282 households in Wyandotte County, 38,872 (63.4%) are family households, while 22,410 (36.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 15,444, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 18,584.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wyandotte County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-18,584 (30.3%)
2-Person Households15,444 (25.2%)3,295 (5.4%)
3-Person Households8,408 (13.7%)364 (0.6%)
4-Person Households7,660 (12.5%)145 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,142 (6.8%)22 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,819 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,399 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total38,872 (63.4%)22,410 (36.6%)

Female Fertility in Wyandotte County

Fertility by Age in Wyandotte County

Average fertility rate in Wyandotte County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 115.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years278 (9.8%)49.0
20 to 34 years2,005 (70.5%)115.0
35 to 50 years560 (19.7%)35.0
Total2,843 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wyandotte County

59.5% of women with births (2,843) in Wyandotte County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 89.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wyandotte County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years30 (10.8%)248 (89.2%)
20 to 34 years1,197 (59.7%)808 (40.3%)
35 to 50 years465 (83.0%)95 (17.0%)
Total1,692 (59.5%)1,151 (40.5%)

Fertility by Education in Wyandotte County

Average fertility rate in Wyandotte County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 92.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 31.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wyandotte County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School893 (31.4%)92.0
High School Diploma725 (25.5%)68.0
College or Associate's Degree651 (22.9%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree440 (15.5%)83.0
Graduate Degree134 (4.7%)52.0
Total2,843 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wyandotte County

40.5% of women with births in Wyandotte County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 63.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wyandotte County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School585 (65.5%)308 (34.5%)
High School Diploma378 (52.1%)347 (47.9%)
College or Associate's Degree236 (36.2%)415 (63.7%)
Bachelor's Degree358 (81.4%)82 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,692 (59.5%)1,151 (40.5%)

Income in Wyandotte County

Income Overview in Wyandotte County

Per Capita Income in Wyandotte County is $27,534, while median incomes of families and households are $69,819 and $57,771 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income167,989$27,534
Median Family Income38,872$69,819
Mean Family Income38,872$83,425
Median Household Income61,282$57,771
Mean Household Income61,282$72,423
Income Deficit38,872$10,629
Wage / Income Gap (%)167,98921.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)167,98978.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index167,9890.43

Earnings by Sex in Wyandotte County

Average Earnings in Wyandotte County are $35,863, $40,054 for men and $31,518 for women, a difference of 21.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Wyandotte County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male46,857 (54.0%)$40,054
Female39,943 (46.0%)$31,518
Total86,800 (100.0%)$35,863

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wyandotte County

The most common earnings brackets in Wyandotte County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (4,662 | 10.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (3,254 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wyandotte County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,872 (4.0%)2,306 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,247 (2.7%)1,346 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,156 (2.5%)1,289 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999990 (2.1%)1,186 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,061 (2.3%)1,857 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,341 (2.9%)1,557 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,431 (3.0%)1,807 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999738 (1.6%)1,108 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,376 (2.9%)1,459 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,628 (3.5%)1,941 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,541 (7.6%)3,254 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,790 (8.1%)2,934 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,220 (6.9%)2,907 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,809 (6.0%)2,345 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,994 (6.4%)2,891 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,508 (5.3%)1,864 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,662 (10.0%)2,457 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,126 (6.7%)1,958 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,870 (8.3%)1,893 (4.7%)
$100,000+3,497 (7.5%)1,584 (4.0%)
Total46,857 (100.0%)39,943 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wyandotte County

Average earnings in Wyandotte County are $45,512 for men and $36,436 for women, a difference of 19.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,135, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,134. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,433, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,763.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wyandotte County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,134$22,763
High School Diploma$42,659$32,912
College or Associate's Degree$46,781$36,665
Bachelor's Degree$60,299$46,340
Graduate Degree$65,135$60,433
Total$45,512$36,436

Family Income in Wyandotte County

Family Income Brackets in Wyandotte County

According to the Wyandotte County family income data, there are 8,435 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 972 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wyandotte County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4773.8%
$10,000 to $14,9999722.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992,4496.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9937.7%
$35,000 to $49,9994,97612.8%
$50,000 to $74,9998,43521.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995,75314.8%
$100,000 to $149,9997,19118.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992,6826.9%
$200,000+1,9445.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wyandotte County

6-person families (1,713 | 4.4%) account for the highest median family income in Wyandotte County with $79,583 per family, while 2-person families (16,713 | 43.0%) have the highest median income of $31,878 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wyandotte County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families16,713 (43.0%)$63,756
3-Person Families8,310 (21.4%)$73,876
4-Person Families7,470 (19.2%)$78,744
5-Person Families3,566 (9.2%)$72,881
6-Person Families1,713 (4.4%)$79,583
7+ Person Families1,100 (2.8%)$71,250
Total38,872 (100.0%)$69,819

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wyandotte County

The median family income in Wyandotte County is $69,819, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,425) having the highest median family income of $115,245, while families with no earners (4,478) have the lowest median family income of $39,986, accounting for 14.0% and 11.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wyandotte County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,478 (11.5%)$39,986
1 Earner13,808 (35.5%)$47,774
2 Earners15,161 (39.0%)$86,748
3+ Earners5,425 (14.0%)$115,245
Total38,872 (100.0%)$69,819

Household Income in Wyandotte County

Household Income Brackets in Wyandotte County

With 12,073 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wyandotte County, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 2,329 households (3.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wyandotte County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,5545.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993,0645.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995,5779.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996,31210.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998,02813.1%
$50,000 to $74,99912,07319.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997,84412.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999,25415.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993,1875.2%
$200,000+2,3293.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wyandotte County

The median household income in Wyandotte County is $57,771, with the highest median household income of $63,926 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 22,105 households (36.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,101, with 2,861 households (4.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wyandotte County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,861 (4.7%)$43,101
25 to 44 Years21,586 (35.2%)$63,272
45 to 64 Years22,105 (36.1%)$63,926
65+ Years14,730 (24.0%)$47,518
Total61,282 (100.0%)$57,771

Poverty in Wyandotte County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyandotte County

With 15.1% poverty level for males and 18.6% for females among the residents of Wyandotte County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 381 males (35.6%) and 378 females (34.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,810 (29.0%)1,856 (31.2%)
5 Years381 (35.6%)378 (34.1%)
6 to 11 Years2,101 (27.3%)1,836 (25.0%)
12 to 14 Years891 (20.9%)896 (23.1%)
15 Years250 (17.4%)286 (25.3%)
16 and 17 Years422 (18.0%)366 (15.0%)
18 to 24 Years991 (12.8%)1,476 (19.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,261 (10.3%)2,549 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,266 (11.3%)1,786 (16.6%)
45 to 54 Years926 (9.4%)996 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,176 (12.2%)1,524 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years584 (9.2%)901 (12.8%)
75 Years and over527 (16.4%)501 (10.2%)
Total12,586 (15.1%)15,351 (18.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyandotte County

According to the poverty statistics in Wyandotte County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.8% of males and 89.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,437 (71.0%)4,089 (68.8%)
5 Years690 (64.4%)730 (65.9%)
6 to 11 Years5,586 (72.7%)5,506 (75.0%)
12 to 14 Years3,371 (79.1%)2,990 (76.9%)
15 Years1,183 (82.6%)843 (74.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,916 (82.0%)2,081 (85.0%)
18 to 24 Years6,771 (87.2%)5,957 (80.1%)
25 to 34 Years10,939 (89.7%)9,406 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years9,921 (88.7%)8,945 (83.4%)
45 to 54 Years8,929 (90.6%)8,053 (89.0%)
55 to 64 Years8,481 (87.8%)8,154 (84.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,774 (90.8%)6,125 (87.2%)
75 Years and over2,685 (83.6%)4,437 (89.8%)
Total70,683 (84.9%)67,316 (81.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wyandotte County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wyandotte County show that 6.9% or 1,767 of the total 25,528 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 45.0%, comprising of 138 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 499 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wyandotte County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13,042 (96.3%)499 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children8,219 (93.5%)575 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children2,331 (80.8%)555 (19.2%)
5 or more Children169 (55.0%)138 (45.0%)
Total23,761 (93.1%)1,767 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wyandotte County

According to the poverty data in Wyandotte County, 13.0% or 483 single-father households and 28.2% or 2,717 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 households (85.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (63.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wyandotte County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children92 (5.2%)312 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children231 (15.3%)1,563 (33.5%)
3 or 4 Children83 (22.6%)773 (50.2%)
5 or more Children77 (85.6%)69 (63.9%)
Total483 (13.0%)2,717 (28.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wyandotte County

The poverty data for Wyandotte County shows that 1,767 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 3,200 of the single-parent households (24.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 138 households (45.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 146 household (73.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wyandotte County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children499 (3.7%)404 (8.0%)
1 or 2 Children575 (6.5%)1,794 (29.1%)
3 or 4 Children555 (19.2%)856 (44.9%)
5 or more Children138 (45.0%)146 (73.7%)
Total1,767 (6.9%)3,200 (24.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Wyandotte County

Employment by Class of Employer in Wyandotte County

Among the 76,861 employed individuals in Wyandotte County, private company employees (56,673 | 73.7%), local government employees (5,894 | 7.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (5,061 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wyandotte County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees56,67373.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2061.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,4394.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,0616.6%
Local Government Employees5,8947.7%
State Government Employees2,6463.4%
Federal Government Employees1,9112.5%
Unpaid Family Workers310.0%
Total76,861100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wyandotte County

According to the labor force statistics for Wyandotte County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (127,017), 65.8% or 83,577 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 4,764 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.6% or 18,516 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.4% or 670 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,653 (51.0%)670 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Years9,033 (82.2%)1,012 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years10,138 (82.0%)578 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years9,811 (81.7%)471 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years18,516 (83.6%)907 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years14,885 (78.1%)640 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years6,582 (67.2%)237 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years5,882 (60.8%)247 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,535 (26.3%)25 (0.7%)
75 Years and over581 (6.9%)13 (2.2%)
Total83,577 (65.8%)4,764 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wyandotte County

According to labor force statistics for Wyandotte County, 77.4% of individuals (65,829) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (85,050) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 3,094 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 14,993 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 1,254 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wyandotte County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11,269 (69.5%)973 (6.0%)
High School Diploma19,599 (73.8%)1,700 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree19,966 (78.8%)1,216 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,993 (88.5%)220 (1.3%)
Total65,829 (77.4%)3,997 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wyandotte County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wyandotte County are Community & Social Service (5,986 | 7.6%), Management (5,570 | 7.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,617 | 4.6%), Education Instruction & Library (3,437 | 4.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,159 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wyandotte County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wyandotte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (73.7%), Architecture & Engineering (71.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (76.7%), Health Technologists (75.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wyandotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,133 (56.2%)2,437 (43.8%)
Business & Financial985 (33.0%)1,996 (67.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,492 (68.9%)1,125 (31.1%)
Computers & Mathematics1,389 (73.7%)496 (26.3%)
Architecture & Engineering733 (71.8%)288 (28.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science370 (52.0%)341 (48.0%)
Community & Social Service 1,710 (28.6%)4,276 (71.4%)
Education, Arts & Media503 (37.0%)855 (63.0%)
Legal Services & Support172 (35.7%)310 (64.3%)
Education Instruction & Library870 (25.3%)2,567 (74.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment165 (23.3%)544 (76.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating901 (28.5%)2,258 (71.5%)
Health Technologists482 (24.6%)1,479 (75.4%)
Total (Category)9,221 (43.3%)12,092 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)42,526 (54.1%)36,064 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wyandotte County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,451 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,142 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (2,159 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (2,123 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (1,544 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Wyandotte County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wyandotte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (76.8%), Security & Protection (74.6%), and Law Enforcement (71.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.4%), Personal Care & Service (76.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wyandotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support251 (11.6%)1,908 (88.4%)
Security & Protection1,584 (74.6%)539 (25.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention953 (76.8%)288 (23.2%)
Law Enforcement631 (71.5%)251 (28.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,636 (36.8%)2,815 (63.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,330 (56.2%)1,812 (43.8%)
Personal Care & Service361 (23.4%)1,183 (76.6%)
Total (Category)6,162 (42.7%)8,257 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)42,526 (54.1%)36,064 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wyandotte County are Office & Administration (8,214 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (6,532 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wyandotte County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wyandotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,683 (41.1%)3,849 (58.9%)
Office & Administration1,934 (23.5%)6,280 (76.4%)
Total (Category)4,617 (31.3%)10,129 (68.7%)
Total (Overall)42,526 (54.1%)36,064 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wyandotte County are Construction & Extraction (6,667 | 8.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,831 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (368 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wyandotte County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wyandotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry264 (71.7%)104 (28.3%)
Construction & Extraction6,381 (95.7%)286 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,767 (97.7%)64 (2.3%)
Total (Category)9,412 (95.4%)454 (4.6%)
Total (Overall)42,526 (54.1%)36,064 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wyandotte County are Production (7,662 | 9.8%), Material Moving (7,126 | 9.1%), and Transportation (3,458 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wyandotte County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wyandotte County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,082 (66.3%)2,580 (33.7%)
Transportation2,892 (83.6%)566 (16.4%)
Material Moving5,140 (72.1%)1,986 (27.9%)
Total (Category)13,114 (71.9%)5,132 (28.1%)
Total (Overall)42,526 (54.1%)36,064 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wyandotte County

Employment Industries in Wyandotte County

The major employment industries in Wyandotte County include Manufacturing (9,715 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (8,969 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,472 | 10.8%), Construction (8,285 | 10.5%), and Educational Services (6,197 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Wyandotte County

Employment Industries by Sex in Wyandotte County

The Wyandotte County industries that see more men than women are Construction (95.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (71.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.7%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (70.0%), and Educational Services (65.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wyandotte County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting481 (83.1%)98 (16.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Construction7,892 (95.3%)393 (4.7%)
Manufacturing6,467 (66.6%)3,248 (33.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,927 (66.5%)972 (33.5%)
Retail Trade4,576 (51.0%)4,393 (49.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,936 (71.4%)1,578 (28.6%)
Utilities279 (63.7%)159 (36.3%)
Information568 (54.5%)474 (45.5%)
Finance & Insurance1,194 (36.7%)2,063 (63.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing475 (51.7%)444 (48.3%)
Professional & Scientific1,611 (48.3%)1,726 (51.7%)
Enterprise Management41 (57.8%)30 (42.2%)
Administrative & Support2,117 (50.9%)2,042 (49.1%)
Educational Services2,151 (34.7%)4,046 (65.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,057 (24.3%)6,415 (75.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation816 (60.9%)525 (39.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,157 (38.6%)3,438 (61.5%)
Public Administration1,887 (48.1%)2,035 (51.9%)
Total42,526 (54.1%)36,064 (45.9%)

Education in Wyandotte County

School Enrollment in Wyandotte County

The most common levels of schooling among the 43,141 students in Wyandotte County are middle school (10,487 | 24.3%), high school (10,128 | 23.5%), and elementary school (9,458 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in Wyandotte County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,6106.0%
Kindergarten2,5906.0%
Elementary School9,45821.9%
Middle School10,48724.3%
High School10,12823.5%
College / Undergraduate5,45612.7%
Graduate / Professional2,4125.6%
Total43,141100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wyandotte County

Out of a total of 43,141 students who are enrolled in schools in Wyandotte County, 4,487 (10.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 38,654 (89.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 478 (24.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10,615 (93.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wyandotte County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,502 (75.9%)478 (24.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,615 (93.2%)768 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12,321 (91.3%)1,175 (8.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,535 (92.0%)569 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,054 (86.5%)321 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,345 (85.2%)407 (14.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,136 (83.6%)418 (16.4%)
35 Years and over1,148 (76.7%)349 (23.3%)
Total38,654 (89.6%)4,487 (10.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wyandotte County

Business (4,528 | 19.6%), education (3,609 | 15.6%), science & technology (2,253 | 9.7%), arts & humanities (1,783 | 7.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,639 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 23,129 individuals in Wyandotte County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wyandotte County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,1214.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6397.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4371.9%
Psychology1,6087.0%
Social Sciences1,5036.5%
Engineering7583.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1890.8%
Science & Technology2,2539.7%
Business4,52819.6%
Education3,60915.6%
Literature & Languages5842.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,4486.3%
Visual & Performing Arts9574.1%
Communications7123.1%
Arts & Humanities1,7837.7%
Total23,129100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wyandotte County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wyandotte County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wyandotte County are males with 2 vehicles (15,747, accounting for 37.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,935, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wyandotte County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle924 (2.2%)883 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle7,708 (18.5%)7,503 (21.4%)
2 Vehicles15,747 (37.8%)12,935 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles10,281 (24.7%)8,324 (23.7%)
4 Vehicles4,402 (10.6%)3,391 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles2,593 (6.2%)2,032 (5.8%)
Total41,655 (100.0%)35,068 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wyandotte County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wyandotte County are 15 to 19 minutes (15,062 commuters, 21.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (14,467 commuters, 20.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (10,255 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Wyandotte County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2421.8%
5 to 9 Minutes5,5387.8%
10 to 14 Minutes10,25514.4%
15 to 19 Minutes15,06221.2%
20 to 24 Minutes14,46720.3%
25 to 29 Minutes6,8209.6%
30 to 34 Minutes10,19114.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1,5202.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7352.4%
45 to 59 Minutes2,2013.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,3561.9%
90 or more Minutes7641.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Wyandotte County

The most common commute times in Wyandotte County are 15 to 19 minutes (8,786 commuters, 22.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (6,878 commuters, 21.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wyandotte County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes736 (1.9%)506 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,463 (6.2%)3,075 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,385 (13.6%)4,870 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,786 (22.2%)6,276 (19.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,589 (19.2%)6,878 (21.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,716 (9.4%)3,104 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,024 (15.2%)4,167 (13.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes796 (2.0%)724 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes994 (2.5%)741 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,524 (3.9%)677 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes986 (2.5%)370 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes504 (1.3%)260 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wyandotte County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wyandotte County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,332, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,910, 12.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wyandotte County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,806 (7.1%)1,395 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,341 (5.9%)1,093 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,125 (5.4%)1,250 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,857 (12.3%)2,660 (8.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,723 (12.0%)2,926 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,332 (13.5%)3,910 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,690 (9.3%)3,863 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,097 (7.8%)3,612 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM873 (2.2%)1,297 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,377 (3.5%)1,514 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM767 (1.9%)1,406 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM370 (0.9%)347 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,433 (8.7%)2,675 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,712 (9.4%)3,700 (11.7%)
Total39,503 (100.0%)31,648 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wyandotte County

Occupancy by Ownership in Wyandotte County

Of the total 61,282 dwellings in Wyandotte County, owner-occupied units account for 37,097 (60.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 24,185 (39.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wyandotte County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units37,09760.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units24,18539.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units61,282100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wyandotte County

Occupancy by Household Size in Wyandotte County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18,58430.3%
2-Person Household18,73930.6%
3-Person Household8,77214.3%
4+ Person Household15,18724.8%
Total Housing Units61,282100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wyandotte County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wyandotte County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9,155 (49.3%)9,429 (50.7%)
2-Person Household12,642 (67.5%)6,097 (32.5%)
3-Person Household5,631 (64.2%)3,141 (35.8%)
4+ Person Household9,669 (63.7%)5,518 (36.3%)
Total Housing Units37,097 (60.5%)24,185 (39.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wyandotte County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wyandotte County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,268 (52.9%)4,688 (47.1%)
High School Diploma11,175 (58.4%)7,954 (41.6%)
College/Associate Degree11,394 (61.0%)7,282 (39.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,260 (68.5%)4,261 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wyandotte County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wyandotte County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13,29621.7%
35 to 44 Years11,15118.2%
45 to 54 Years10,55617.2%
55 to 64 Years11,54918.9%
65 to 74 Years9,08914.8%
75 to 84 Years4,2196.9%
85 Years and Over1,4222.3%
Total61,282100.0%

Housing Finances in Wyandotte County

Median Income by Occupancy in Wyandotte County

Median Income by Occupancy in Wyandotte County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied37,097 (60.5%)$72,527
Renter-Occupied24,185 (39.5%)$39,339
Average61,282 (100.0%)$57,771

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wyandotte County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wyandotte County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000864 (2.3%)1,634 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999354 (0.9%)719 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999857 (2.3%)2,211 (9.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999951 (2.6%)1,891 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,089 (2.9%)1,628 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,397 (9.2%)2,905 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,572 (12.3%)3,470 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,514 (20.3%)4,558 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,960 (16.1%)1,902 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,125 (19.2%)2,152 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more4,414 (11.9%)1,115 (4.6%)
Total37,097 (100.0%)24,185 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wyandotte County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wyandotte County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,073 (2.9%)1,169 (4.8%)
$300 to $4993,889 (10.5%)1,595 (6.6%)
$500 to $7998,575 (23.1%)3,496 (14.5%)
$800 to $9994,502 (12.1%)4,321 (17.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,714 (26.2%)9,213 (38.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,526 (14.9%)2,717 (11.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,937 (5.2%)503 (2.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,195 (3.2%)120 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more686 (1.8%)87 (0.4%)
Total37,097 (100.0%)24,185 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wyandotte County

Housing Structures in Wyandotte County

Housing Structures in Wyandotte County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43,03070.2%
Single Unit, Attached5,1708.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,1681.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3582.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,1073.4%
10 or more Apartments6,74411.0%
Mobile Home / Other1,7052.8%
Total61,282100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wyandotte County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wyandotte County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached34,093 (79.2%)8,937 (20.8%)
Single Unit, Attached1,419 (27.5%)3,751 (72.6%)
2 Unit Apartments123 (10.5%)1,045 (89.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments88 (6.5%)1,270 (93.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15 (0.7%)2,092 (99.3%)
10 or more Apartments40 (0.6%)6,704 (99.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,319 (77.4%)386 (22.6%)
Total37,097 (60.5%)24,185 (39.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wyandotte County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wyandotte County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room81 (0.2%)941 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms659 (1.8%)5,772 (23.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms12,207 (32.9%)11,452 (47.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms15,374 (41.4%)4,715 (19.5%)
8 or more Rooms8,776 (23.7%)1,305 (5.4%)
Total37,097 (100.0%)24,185 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wyandotte County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wyandotte County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas29,763 (80.2%)13,156 (54.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas579 (1.6%)405 (1.7%)
Electricity6,411 (17.3%)10,414 (43.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels279 (0.7%)95 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used46 (0.1%)115 (0.5%)
Total37,097 (100.0%)24,185 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wyandotte County

Household Vehicle Usage in Wyandotte County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle833 (2.2%)4,045 (16.7%)
1 Vehicle9,433 (25.4%)10,733 (44.4%)
2 Vehicles14,166 (38.2%)6,749 (27.9%)
3 or more Vehicles12,665 (34.1%)2,658 (11.0%)
Total37,097 (100.0%)24,185 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wyandotte County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wyandotte County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,21220,885
Median Property Value$107,400$160,000
Median Household Income$57,424$3,361
Monthly Housing Costs$604$680
Real Estate Taxes$1,791$569

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wyandotte County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wyandotte County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,588 (22.1%)1,127 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,989 (24.6%)3,403 (16.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9997,564 (46.7%)13,495 (64.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999854 (5.3%)2,173 (10.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999169 (1.0%)402 (1.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99924 (0.2%)42 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more24 (0.2%)243 (1.2%)
Total16,212 (100.0%)20,885 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wyandotte County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wyandotte County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000768 (4.7%)161 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,775 (11.0%)450 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,151 (13.3%)1,122 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,294 (14.1%)1,246 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,681 (22.7%)2,278 (10.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,172 (13.4%)3,833 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,318 (14.3%)3,788 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more1,053 (6.5%)4,807 (23.0%)
Total16,212 (100.0%)20,885 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wyandotte County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wyandotte County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,228 (50.7%)83,403 (399.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,682 (16.5%)10,223 (48.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,995 (12.3%)5,368 (25.7%)
4.0x or more3,018 (18.6%)1,926 (9.2%)
Total16,212 (100.0%)20,885 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wyandotte County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wyandotte County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,349 (20.7%)118 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4993,268 (20.2%)1,454 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,4998,807 (54.3%)3,545 (17.0%)
Total16,212 (100.0%)20,885 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wyandotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyandotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years13,875 (93.8%)912 (6.2%)
6 to 18 Years29,504 (88.9%)3,684 (11.1%)
19 to 25 Years11,025 (69.6%)4,812 (30.4%)
26 to 34 Years15,586 (73.6%)5,579 (26.4%)
35 to 44 Years15,678 (71.7%)6,197 (28.3%)
45 to 54 Years13,962 (73.9%)4,942 (26.1%)
55 to 64 Years16,885 (87.3%)2,450 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years12,996 (97.1%)388 (2.9%)
75 Years and older7,998 (98.1%)152 (1.9%)
Total137,509 (82.5%)29,116 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wyandotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wyandotte County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13,875 (93.8%)912 (6.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen29,504 (88.9%)3,684 (11.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11,025 (69.6%)4,812 (30.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wyandotte County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wyandotte County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,344 (80.2%)4,531 (19.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99926,686 (79.6%)6,818 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,646 (80.6%)6,398 (19.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,122 (80.9%)4,745 (19.1%)
$100,000 and over45,326 (87.3%)6,607 (12.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyandotte County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,797 (59.5%)5,530 (37.4%)
6 to 18 Years16,551 (49.9%)14,017 (42.2%)
19 to 25 Years2,004 (12.7%)9,366 (59.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,894 (13.7%)13,197 (62.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,147 (14.4%)13,324 (60.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,760 (14.6%)11,811 (62.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,671 (24.2%)13,442 (69.5%)
65 to 74 Years12,066 (90.1%)6,754 (50.5%)
75 Years and over7,901 (96.9%)3,886 (47.7%)
Total60,791 (36.5%)91,327 (54.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wyandotte County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wyandotte County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years111 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,313 (7.7%)766 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,466 (7.4%)1,004 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years4,872 (15.9%)5,351 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,801 (28.3%)2,189 (31.2%)
75 Years and over1,681 (52.3%)2,641 (53.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wyandotte County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wyandotte County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years167 (1.0%)38 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years219 (1.1%)62 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,281 (4.2%)923 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years794 (12.5%)325 (4.6%)
75 Years and over939 (29.2%)882 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wyandotte County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years284 (1.7%)255 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years312 (1.6%)403 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years855 (2.8%)1,103 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years331 (5.2%)354 (5.0%)
75 Years and over341 (10.6%)506 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wyandotte County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years994 (5.8%)549 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years933 (4.7%)560 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,883 (6.1%)2,069 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years379 (6.0%)369 (5.2%)
75 Years and over319 (9.9%)708 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wyandotte County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years215 (1.3%)172 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years133 (0.7%)224 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,206 (7.2%)3,416 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years978 (15.4%)1,579 (22.5%)
75 Years and over1,122 (34.9%)1,880 (38.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wyandotte County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years251 (1.5%)197 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years149 (0.7%)157 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years818 (2.7%)1,037 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years334 (5.2%)299 (4.3%)
75 Years and over341 (10.6%)532 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Wyandotte County

Computing Device Access in Wyandotte County

Computing Device Access in Wyandotte County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop42,48569.3%
Smartphone52,77186.1%
Tablet33,62954.9%
No Computing Device4,5357.4%
Total61,282100.0%

Internet Access in Wyandotte County

Internet Access in Wyandotte County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet740.1%
Broadband Home42,10268.7%
Cellular Data Only8,56514.0%
Satellite Internet3,3655.5%
No Internet8,92614.6%
Total61,282100.0%

Wyandotte County Summary

Wyandotte County is located in the northeastern corner of the state of Kansas, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is bordered by Johnson County, Kansas to the north, Leavenworth County to the east, and Missouri to the south and west. The county seat is Kansas City, and the county has a population of 159,637 as of the 2020 census.

History

Wyandotte County was established in 1859, and was named after the Wyandot Indians, who had inhabited the area for centuries prior to the arrival of European settlers. The county was originally part of the Kansas Territory, and was one of the original 33 counties established when Kansas became a state in 1861.
The county was home to a number of Native American tribes, including the Wyandot, Shawnee, and Delaware. The area was also home to a number of early settlers, including the Wyandot, who established a trading post in the area in 1843.
The county was also home to a number of early industries, including coal mining, which began in the late 19th century. The county was also home to a number of railroads, which helped to spur economic growth in the area.

Geography

Wyandotte County covers an area of 246 square miles, and is located in the northeastern corner of the state of Kansas. It is bordered by Johnson County to the north, Leavenworth County to the east, and Missouri to the south and west. The county seat is Kansas City, and the county has a population of 159,637 as of the 2020 census.
The county is located in the Central Lowland region of the United States, and is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The county is home to a number of rivers and streams, including the Kansas River, which flows through the county from east to west.

Economy

Wyandotte County has a diverse economy, with a number of industries represented in the area. The county is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including automotive parts, food processing, and printing. The county is also home to a number of retail and service businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.
The county is also home to a number of government and military installations, including the Kansas City International Airport, the Kansas City Air National Guard Base, and the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Wyandotte County had a population of 159,637. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 24.2% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $50,945, and the median family income was $60,945. The per capita income in the county was $25,945. The poverty rate in the county was 15.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wyandotte County?
Total Population of Wyandotte County is 167,989.
What is the Total Male Population of Wyandotte County?
Total Male Population of Wyandotte County is 84,439.
What is the Total Female Population of Wyandotte County?
Total Female Population of Wyandotte County is 83,550.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wyandotte County?
There are 101.06 Males per 100 Females in Wyandotte County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wyandotte County?
There are 98.95 Females per 100 Males in Wyandotte County.
What is the Median Population Age in Wyandotte County?
Median Population Age in Wyandotte County is 34.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wyandotte County
Average Family Size in Wyandotte County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wyandotte County
Average Household Size in Wyandotte County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wyandotte County?
Per Capita income in Wyandotte County is $27,534.
What is the Median Family Income in Wyandotte County?
Median Family Income in Wyandotte County is $69,819.
What is the Median Household income in Wyandotte County?
Median Household Income in Wyandotte County is $57,771.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wyandotte County?
Income or Wage Gap in Wyandotte County is 21.3%.
Women in Wyandotte County earn 78.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wyandotte County?
Family Income Deficit in Wyandotte County is $10,629.
Families that are below poverty line in Wyandotte County earn $10,629 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wyandotte County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wyandotte County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wyandotte County?
There are 83,577 People in the Labor Forcein in Wyandotte County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wyandotte County?
65.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Wyandotte County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wyandotte County?
Unemployment Rate in Wyandotte County is 5.7%.