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Sumner County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Sumner County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 22,312
- −0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,970
- Median household income
- $63,951
- +16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $135,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,367
- Highest market score
- 72
- Grocery and convenience stores, #379 of 2,402 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 22,312 people live in Sumner County, in 8,970 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Sumner County declined 0.1%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Sumner County is $63,951 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Sumner County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (60).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Sumner County are for grocery and convenience stores (72), fast food and sandwich shops (71) and gyms and studios (66). Sumner County ranks #379 of 2,402 scored counties for grocery and convenience stores.
Sumner County is part of the Wichita metro area. For its number of households, Sumner County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Sumner County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Sumner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery and convenience stores | 72 | #379 of 2,402 | 11 | 12.3 | $4.7M | 139 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 71 | #324 of 2,222 | 7 | 7.8 | $4.6M | 150 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 66 | #363 of 2,088 | 6 | 6.7 | $1.1M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #521 of 2,394 | 32 | 35.7 | $367K | 240 | 19 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #385 of 2,057 | 6 | 6.7 | $3.8M | 155 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #532 of 2,200 | 6 | 6.7 | $1.2M | 132 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 63 | #621 of 2,358 | 11 | 12.3 | $2.7M | 111 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #469 of 1,769 | 5 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #596 of 2,063 | 6 | 6.7 | $5.4M | 145 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #694 of 2,385 | 28 | 31.2 | $295K | 138 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #738 of 2,210 | 11 | 12.3 | $1.5M | 170 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #614 of 1,530 | 5 | 5.6 | $2.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #847 of 2,087 | 9 | 10.0 | $1.8M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,078 of 2,401 | 39 | 43.5 | $291K | 108 | 17 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,066 of 2,339 | 17 | 19.0 | $485K | 113 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,154 of 2,405 | 87 | 97.0 | $369K | 100 | 29 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,225 of 2,378 | 24 | 26.8 | $472K | 106 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 48 | #796 of 1,490 | 5 | 5.6 | $2.3M | 98 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,266 of 2,176 | 14 | 15.6 | Index only | 155 | 5 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,331 of 2,229 | 15 | 16.7 | Index only | 182 | 11 |
| Pizza | 40 | #1,457 of 2,090 | 17 | 19.0 | $1.9M | 37 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 40 | #1,644 of 2,405 | 52 | 58.0 | $618K | 93 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 39 | #1,332 of 1,889 | 10 | 11.1 | $3.2M | 78 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 38 | #1,547 of 2,272 | 16 | 17.8 | $1.1M | 88 | 8 |
| Child care and preschools | 28 | #1,376 of 1,611 | 6 | 6.7 | $521K | 52 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 25 | #1,314 of 1,472 | 5 | 5.6 | $271K | 40 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 92 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $12.9M | 164 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $2.9M | 298 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $12.9M | 139 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $5.6M | 119 | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $1.7M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3.8M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 205 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.3M | 85 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $22.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $10.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.7M | Too few | 11 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $22.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Sumner 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 | $11.3M | $1,263 | 132 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $29.2M | $3,256 | 125 |
| Food away from home | $32.1M | $3,583 | 88 |
| Groceries | $51.8M | $5,772 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.2M | $919 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.1M | $349 | 60 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.8M | $762 | 77 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.7M | $1,308 | 102 |
| Pets | $6.9M | $773 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.4M | $1,831 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.7M | $1,977 | 101 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22.6M | $2,515 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.3M | $1,149 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $118.5M | $13,214 | 79 |
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 Sumner County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 22,312−0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,970
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,182 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 19
- Median household income
- $63,951+16.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $83,070
- Median home value
- $135,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,367
- Daytime population
- 17,716Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Sumner County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Sumner County at 22,312 people in 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,970 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Sumner County, KS spend?
Households in Sumner County spend about $118.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $51.8M on groceries and $32.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Sumner County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Sumner County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Sumner County, grocery and convenience stores (72), fast food and sandwich shops (71) and gyms and studios (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery and convenience stores, that ranks #379 of 2,402 scored counties.
How does Sumner County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Sumner County is $63,951, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $135,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (58% 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. 26 of the 56 business types have a score in Sumner County, each ranked against other counties.
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