Poverty Rate in Wichita, Kansas
In Wichita, Kansas, an estimated 60,375 of 389,532 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wichita, Kansas?
The poverty rate in Wichita, Kansas is 15.5%.
- How many people in Wichita, Kansas live in poverty?
In Wichita, Kansas, an estimated 60,375 of 389,532 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wichita, Kansas compare to the average for Kansas?
The poverty rate in Wichita, Kansas is 32.48% higher than the Kansas average. In Wichita, Kansas, an estimated 15.5% of 389,532 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 11.7% of 2,854,624 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wichita, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wichita, Kansas is 21.09% higher than the US average. In Wichita, Kansas, an estimated 15.5% of 389,532 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Wichita, Kansas
2022
18.3% of 389 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
24.1% of 93 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
24.6% of 23 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
23.9% of 70 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
23.6% of 93 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
17.2% of 235 thousand people
18 to 34 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
21.4% of 96 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
14.3% of 139 thousand people
60 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wichita, Kansas
2022
13.7% of 85 thousand people
65 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wichita, Kansas
2022
13.7% of 61 thousand people
- Gender
Male
17.4% Poverty Rate for men in Wichita, Kansas
2022
17.4% of 192 thousand people
Female
19.2% Poverty Rate for women in Wichita, Kansas
2022
19.2% of 197 thousand people
- Race
White
14.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Wichita, Kansas
2022
14.6% of 254 thousand people
Black or African American
27.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wichita, Kansas
2022
27.2% of 36 thousand people
Asian
15.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Wichita, Kansas
2022
15.2% of 18 thousand people
Some other race
26.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wichita, Kansas
2022
26.7% of 23 thousand people
Two or more races
24.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wichita, Kansas
2022
24.3% of 52 thousand people
Hispanic
24.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wichita, Kansas
2022
24.1% of 69 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
14.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wichita, Kansas
2022
14.1% of 236 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wichita, Kansas
2022
14.9% of 255 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wichita, Kansas
2022
28.3% of 28 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wichita, Kansas
2022
21.2% of 63 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wichita, Kansas
2022
13.8% of 79 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wichita, Kansas
2022
7.1% of 85 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
12% of 202 thousand people
Employed
9.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wichita, Kansas
2022
9.7% of 190 thousand people
Male
7.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wichita, Kansas
2022
7.5% of 99 thousand people
Female
12.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wichita, Kansas
2022
12.1% of 91 thousand people
Unemployed
48.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wichita, Kansas
2022
48.8% of 12 thousand people
Male
53.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wichita, Kansas
2022
53.2% of 7 thousand people
Female
43.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wichita, Kansas
2022
43.3% of 5 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
16.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wichita, Kansas
2022
16.6% of 307 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wichita, Kansas
2022
4.6% of 142 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wichita, Kansas
2022
25.1% of 67 thousand people
Did not work
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wichita, Kansas
2022
28.3% of 98 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Wichita, Kansas
2022
29.1% of 92 thousand people
Male
28% Poverty Rate for single men in Wichita, Kansas
2022
28% of 46 thousand people
Female
30.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Wichita, Kansas
2022
30.1% of 46 thousand people
18 to 24 years
43.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
43.4% of 17 thousand people
25 to 34 years
26% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
26% of 17 thousand people
35 to 44 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
28.6% of 11 thousand people
45 to 54 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
27.6% of 10 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
27.7% of 14 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wichita, Kansas
2022
18.1% of 13 thousand people
75 years and over
24.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wichita, Kansas
2022
24.7% of 10 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wichita, Kansas
2022
5.8% of 40 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
45.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wichita, Kansas
2022
45.2% of 22 thousand people
Did not work
48.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wichita, Kansas
2022
48.4% of 30 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
18% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wichita, Kansas
2022
18%