Wichita County

Wichita County

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Wichita County is 2,117. The population is expected to shrink to 1,971 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.42%.

The median age of Wichita County residents is 39.

The diversity index of Wichita County is 68.1, meaning that there is a 68% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Wichita County is $100,723 and projected to be $110,545 in 2030. Per capita income is $39,988, projected to be $44,107 in 2030. 3.97% of households – 84 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,114,412 and the average disposable income is $75,048.

There are 995 housing units in Wichita County; 632 are owner-occupied, 208 are rented, and 155 are vacant. The average home value is $169,438, with 30 homes built in 2010 or later, and 161 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 143 businesses in Wichita County, employing 1,181 workers and pulling from a labor force of 940 age 16 and above. 112 workers commute into Wichita County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

828 residents both live and work in/around Wichita County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 28.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.48% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 637 drive alone, 153 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 39 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 111 residents work from home.

402 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 157 have associates degrees, 202 have bachelor’s degrees, and 74 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16