Wichita, KS Demographics
A map of Wichita's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 233,703 | 58.8% |
Hispanic | 72,786 | 18.3% |
Black | 42,228 | 10.6% |
Multiracial | 23,410 | 5.9% |
Asian | 19,991 | 5.0% |
Native American/Other | 5,414 | 1.4% |
Wichita, Kansas had a population of 397,532 in 2020. It was 58.8% White, 10.6% Black, 5.0% Asian, 18.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wichita, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wichita is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Wichita's White Population
233,703 residents of Wichita identify as White, or 58.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Wichita less than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wichita is ranked #705 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wichita is more White than neighboring Oaklawn-Sunview (43.1% White), and McConnell AFB (57.8% White). Wichita is less White than neighboring Eastborough (90.5% White), Park City (75.3% White), and Haysville (81.8% White).
Wichita's Black Population
42,228 residents of Wichita identify as Black, or 10.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wichita roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wichita is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wichita is more Black than neighboring Eastborough (1.1% Black), Oaklawn-Sunview (3.8% Black), Park City (4.7% Black), and Haysville (0.9% Black). Wichita is less Black than neighboring McConnell AFB (11.6% Black).
Wichita's Asian Population
19,991 residents of Wichita identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wichita roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wichita is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wichita is more Asian than neighboring Eastborough (1.1% Asian), McConnell AFB (3.5% Asian), Park City (1.4% Asian), and Haysville (1.3% Asian). Wichita is less Asian than neighboring Oaklawn-Sunview (14% Asian).
Wichita's Hispanic Population
72,786 residents of Wichita identify as Hispanic, or 18.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wichita slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wichita is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wichita is more Hispanic than neighboring Eastborough (3.2% Hispanic), McConnell AFB (16.4% Hispanic), Park City (10.7% Hispanic), and Haysville (7.5% Hispanic). Wichita is less Hispanic than neighboring Oaklawn-Sunview (31% Hispanic).
Wichita's Native American/Other Population
5,414 residents of Wichita identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wichita roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wichita is ranked #183 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wichita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eastborough (1.1% Native American/Other), and Park City (1.3% Native American/Other). Wichita is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oaklawn-Sunview (2.4% Native American/Other), McConnell AFB (2.7% Native American/Other), and Haysville (1.5% Native American/Other).
Wichita's Multiracial Population
23,410 residents of Wichita identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wichita roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Wichita is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wichita is more Multiracial than neighboring Eastborough (3.2% Multiracial), and Oaklawn-Sunview (5.7% Multiracial). Wichita is less Multiracial than neighboring McConnell AFB (7.9% Multiracial), Park City (6.5% Multiracial), and Haysville (7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.