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Sedgwick County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Sedgwick County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 538,433
- +2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 206,768
- Median household income
- $69,365
- +22.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $203,300
- Jobs located here
- 261,004
- Highest market score
- 78
- Convenience stores, #221 of 2,261 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 538,433 people live in Sedgwick County, in 206,768 households. Population estimates put the population change in Sedgwick County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Sedgwick County is $69,365 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Sedgwick County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (66).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Sedgwick County are for convenience stores (78), gas stations (76) and grocery and convenience stores (76). Sedgwick County ranks #221 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
Sedgwick County is part of the Wichita metro area. For its number of households, Sedgwick County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (50% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Sedgwick County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Sedgwick County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 78 | #221 of 2,261 | 124 | 6.0 | $9.8M | 125 | 20 |
| Gas stations | 76 | #228 of 2,358 | 92 | 4.4 | $6.1M | 257 | 117 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 76 | #265 of 2,402 | 285 | 13.8 | $4.3M | 126 | 89 |
| Grocery stores | 72 | #350 of 2,070 | 95 | 4.6 | $12.8M | 138 | 69 |
| Gyms | 67 | #298 of 1,792 | 122 | 5.9 | $1.4M | 109 | 49 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 66 | #107 of 479 | 20 | 1.0 | $11.1M | 81 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 60 | #473 of 1,472 | 36 | 1.7 | $755K | 111 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #745 of 2,401 | 779 | 37.7 | $286K | 106 | 300 |
| Barbershops | 59 | #475 of 1,356 | 129 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 81 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 59 | #488 of 1,451 | 89 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 99 | 36 |
| Auto repair shops | 59 | #775 of 2,378 | 467 | 22.6 | $477K | 107 | 215 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #447 of 1,334 | 89 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 97 | 41 |
| Laundromats | 57 | #307 of 785 | 33 | 1.6 | $12M | 96 | 11 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #612 of 1,530 | 93 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 96 | 41 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #730 of 2,088 | 258 | 12.5 | $672K | 101 | 90 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 55 | #540 of 1,327 | 64 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 113 | 79 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 54 | #140 of 325 | 11 | 0.5 | $25.8M | 105 | 21 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 54 | #314 of 777 | 47 | 2.3 | $3.7M | 91 | 49 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #679 of 1,461 | 79 | 3.8 | $2.1M | 83 | 48 |
| Child care and preschools | 52 | #779 of 1,611 | 112 | 5.4 | $709K | 71 | 80 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #780 of 1,656 | 151 | 7.3 | $1.9M | 105 | 411 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #856 of 1,889 | 179 | 8.7 | $4.3M | 104 | 127 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #867 of 1,886 | 237 | 11.5 | $1.2M | 122 | 197 |
| Home inspectors | 51 | #192 of 415 | 12 | 0.6 | Index only | 90 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,044 of 2,200 | 225 | 10.9 | $745K | 85 | 129 |
| Dry cleaners | 50 | #262 of 507 | 28 | 1.4 | $14.1M | 90 | 15 |
| Electricians | 50 | #580 of 1,160 | 58 | 2.8 | $9.4M | 78 | 110 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 50 | #703 of 1,493 | 105 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 80 | 166 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #1,008 of 2,063 | 221 | 10.7 | $3.5M | 94 | 116 |
| Physical therapy | 49 | #742 of 1,422 | 133 | 6.4 | $2.1M | 89 | 95 |
| Pizza | 49 | #1,067 of 2,090 | 161 | 7.8 | $4.8M | 94 | 491 |
| Veterinarians | 48 | #792 of 1,485 | 86 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 72 | 59 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,290 of 2,339 | 483 | 23.4 | $410K | 95 | 128 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,327 of 2,405 | 1,174 | 56.8 | $658K | 99 | 394 |
| Pet stores | 45 | #568 of 974 | 41 | 2.0 | $4.1M | 90 | 22 |
| Chiropractors | 45 | #889 of 1,490 | 152 | 7.4 | $1.9M | 78 | 89 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,076 of 1,707 | 158 | 7.6 | $3.4M | 72 | 170 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 44 | #1,460 of 2,405 | 2,142 | 103.6 | $361K | 97 | 1,005 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,152 of 1,769 | 256 | 12.4 | $773K | 88 | 48 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,299 of 2,087 | 349 | 16.9 | $1.1M | 89 | 172 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 42 | #879 of 1,302 | 123 | 5.9 | $2.3M | 74 | 49 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,420 of 2,210 | 485 | 23.5 | $814K | 92 | 198 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 41 | #1,642 of 2,394 | 1,814 | 87.7 | $156K | 103 | 862 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,511 of 2,057 | 323 | 15.6 | $1.7M | 69 | 330 |
| Nail salons | 38 | #987 of 1,328 | 136 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 87 | 79 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,572 of 2,222 | 341 | 16.5 | $2.3M | 74 | 491 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,822 of 2,385 | 1,014 | 49.0 | $195K | 92 | 261 |
| House cleaning | 37 | #645 of 847 | 43 | 2.1 | $5.7M | 90 | 147 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 37 | #677 of 887 | 80 | 3.9 | Index only | 90 | 39 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 36 | #1,379 of 1,771 | 192 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 77 | 345 |
| Roofing and gutters | 33 | #949 of 1,177 | 107 | 5.2 | $5.1M | 60 | 50 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 31 | #2,000 of 2,176 | 613 | 29.6 | Index only | 84 | 226 |
| Property management | 30 | #785 of 910 | 75 | 3.6 | Index only | 68 | 117 |
| Real estate | 29 | #2,097 of 2,229 | 780 | 37.7 | Index only | 84 | 440 |
| Pest control | 28 | #620 of 699 | 44 | 2.1 | $5.6M | 55 | 32 |
| Insurance agencies | 20 | #2,081 of 2,272 | 452 | 21.9 | $758K | 60 | 315 |
Household spending in Sedgwick County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $222.5M | $1,076 | 112 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $564.8M | $2,731 | 105 |
| Food away from home | $773.1M | $3,739 | 92 |
| Groceries | $1.2B | $5,903 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $197.8M | $957 | 95 |
| Child care and other personal services | $79.4M | $384 | 66 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $173.3M | $838 | 85 |
| Medical and dental services | $283.6M | $1,372 | 106 |
| Pets | $167.6M | $811 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $394.6M | $1,909 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $342.7M | $1,657 | 85 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $543.6M | $2,629 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $247.1M | $1,195 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.8B | $13,652 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Sedgwick County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 538,433+2.6% since 2020
- Households
- 206,768
- Median age
- 37.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 997 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 530
- Median household income
- $69,365+22.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,235
- Median home value
- $203,300
- Jobs located here
- 261,004
- Daytime population
- 549,658Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Sedgwick County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Sedgwick County at 538,433 people in 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 206,768 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Sedgwick County, KS spend?
Households in Sedgwick County spend about $2.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.2B on groceries and $773.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Sedgwick County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Sedgwick County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Sedgwick County, convenience stores (78), gas stations (76) and grocery and convenience stores (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #221 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does Sedgwick County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Sedgwick County is $69,365, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $203,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (50% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (60% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Sedgwick County, each ranked against other counties.
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