As of 2026 the population of Wichita County is 2,067. The population is expected to shrink to 2,021 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.45%.
The median age of Wichita County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Wichita County is 69.0, meaning that there is a 69% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Wichita County is $105,504 and projected to be $120,212 in 2031. Per capita income is $42,426, projected to be $48,833 in 2031. 4.11% of households – 85 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,347,844 and the average disposable income is $80,039.
There are 989 housing units in Wichita County; 638 are owner-occupied, 191 are rented, and 160 are vacant. The average home value is $175,145, with 38 homes built in 2010 or later, and 165 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 141 businesses in Wichita County, employing 1,153 workers and pulling from a labor force of 886 age 16 and above. 59 workers commute into Wichita County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
827 residents both live and work in/around Wichita County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 29.75% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 597 drive alone, 114 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 42 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 133 residents work from home.
371 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 137 have associates degrees, 204 have bachelor’s degrees, and 76 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
