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Wyandotte County, KS market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Wyandotte County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 170,597
- +1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 61,562
- Median household income
- $63,631
- +35.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $172,300
- Jobs located here
- 93,846
- Highest market score
- 78
- Optometrists and eye care, #73 of 1,302 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 170,597 people live in Wyandotte County, in 61,562 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Wyandotte County grew 1.0%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Wyandotte County is $63,631 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 35.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Wyandotte County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Wyandotte County are for optometrists and eye clinics (78), spas and skin care studios (77) and martial arts and dance studios (73). Wyandotte County ranks #73 of 1,302 scored counties for optometrists and eye clinics.
Wyandotte County is part of the Kansas City metro area. For its number of households, Wyandotte County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (83% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (80% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Wyandotte County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Wyandotte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrists and eye care | 78 | #73 of 1,302 | 12 | 1.9 | $6.6M | 211 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 77 | #94 of 1,769 | 14 | 2.3 | $3.9M | 450 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #108 of 1,334 | 14 | 2.3 | $3.2M | 159 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 73 | #186 of 2,200 | 33 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 158 | 8 |
| Nail salons | 72 | #120 of 1,328 | 17 | 2.8 | $3.2M | 194 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 72 | #186 of 1,422 | 23 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 144 | 13 |
| Veterinarians | 71 | #250 of 1,485 | 10 | 1.6 | $4.6M | 169 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #262 of 2,339 | 94 | 15.3 | $588K | 137 | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 68 | #257 of 1,490 | 23 | 3.7 | $3.5M | 144 | 14 |
| Car washes and detailing | 66 | #316 of 1,451 | 21 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 122 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #424 of 2,385 | 172 | 27.9 | $321K | 151 | 25 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 65 | #141 of 777 | 6 | 1.0 | $7.5M | 185 | 12 |
| Electricians | 65 | #238 of 1,160 | 7 | 1.1 | $21.7M | 181 | 24 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #413 of 2,088 | 55 | 8.9 | $819K | 124 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 65 | #424 of 2,063 | 35 | 5.7 | $6.1M | 165 | 24 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 64 | #342 of 1,327 | 18 | 2.9 | $3.6M | 116 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #410 of 2,176 | 49 | 8.0 | Index only | 299 | 26 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 62 | #415 of 1,461 | 10 | 1.6 | $4.6M | 180 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 62 | #482 of 2,229 | 61 | 9.9 | Index only | 303 | 47 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 59 | #550 of 1,656 | 47 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 95 | 41 |
| Gyms | 59 | #566 of 1,792 | 35 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 99 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 57 | #684 of 1,886 | 58 | 9.4 | $1.4M | 139 | 43 |
| Property management | 56 | #338 of 910 | 10 | 1.6 | Index only | 144 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #997 of 2,401 | 247 | 40.1 | $262K | 97 | 79 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #702 of 1,530 | 28 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 92 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #1,015 of 2,272 | 65 | 10.6 | $1.6M | 124 | 35 |
| Auto repair shops | 53 | #1,071 of 2,378 | 154 | 25.0 | $419K | 94 | 53 |
| Pet stores | 51 | #454 of 974 | 9 | 1.5 | $5.1M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #894 of 1,889 | 49 | 8.0 | $4.4M | 106 | 27 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,010 of 2,090 | 41 | 6.7 | $5.2M | 103 | 121 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,163 of 2,261 | 65 | 10.6 | $5.4M | 68 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 45 | #1,392 of 2,402 | 132 | 21.4 | $2.6M | 78 | 42 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,411 of 2,405 | 606 | 98.4 | $354K | 95 | 230 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,053 of 1,707 | 37 | 6.0 | $4.1M | 86 | 47 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,509 of 2,405 | 364 | 59.1 | $589K | 89 | 85 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,556 of 2,394 | 643 | 104.4 | $124K | 81 | 117 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 42 | #1,437 of 2,222 | 81 | 13.2 | $2.6M | 87 | 121 |
| House cleaning | 41 | #568 of 847 | 9 | 1.5 | $7.7M | 120 | 47 |
| Barbershops | 41 | #921 of 1,356 | 45 | 7.3 | $1.2M | 65 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 41 | #1,566 of 2,358 | 123 | 20.0 | $1.4M | 57 | 54 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #967 of 1,472 | 14 | 2.3 | $512K | 76 | 12 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,354 of 2,070 | 49 | 8.0 | $7.1M | 77 | 28 |
| Child care and preschools | 38 | #1,154 of 1,611 | 38 | 6.2 | $542K | 54 | 23 |
| Dry cleaners | 37 | #382 of 507 | 9 | 1.5 | $12.2M | 78 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,614 of 2,057 | 79 | 12.8 | $1.9M | 79 | 93 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 28 | #1,320 of 1,493 | 40 | 6.5 | $1.7M | 59 | 59 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 28 | #1,621 of 1,771 | 53 | 8.6 | $1.3M | 78 | 111 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 28 | #1,772 of 2,087 | 121 | 19.7 | $907K | 71 | 63 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 27 | #1,923 of 2,210 | 160 | 26.0 | $686K | 78 | 77 |
| Laundromats | 21 | #697 of 785 | 16 | 2.6 | $6.9M | 55 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 16 | #1,138 of 1,177 | 35 | 5.7 | $4.3M | 51 | 22 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $16.2M | 118 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $17.3M | 169 | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.3 | $39.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Wyandotte 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 | $64.6M | $1,049 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $166.9M | $2,711 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $214.3M | $3,482 | 86 |
| Groceries | $349.5M | $5,677 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $55.2M | $897 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $20.6M | $335 | 58 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $45M | $732 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $79.5M | $1,291 | 100 |
| Pets | $45.9M | $746 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $109.7M | $1,782 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $101.5M | $1,649 | 84 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $151.9M | $2,467 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $69.1M | $1,122 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $800M | $12,995 | 78 |
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 Wyandotte County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 170,597+1.0% since 2020
- Households
- 61,562
- Median age
- 35.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 152 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,106
- Median household income
- $63,631+35.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,008
- Median home value
- $172,300
- Jobs located here
- 93,846
- Daytime population
- 185,639Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Wyandotte County, KS growing?
Population estimates put Wyandotte County at 170,597 people in 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 61,562 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 35.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Wyandotte County, KS spend?
Households in Wyandotte County spend about $800M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $349.5M on groceries and $214.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Wyandotte County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Wyandotte County, KS?
Of the business types scored in Wyandotte County, optometrists and eye clinics (78), spas and skin care studios (77) and martial arts and dance studios (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For optometrists and eye clinics, that ranks #73 of 1,302 scored counties.
How does Wyandotte County, KS compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Wyandotte County is $63,631, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $172,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (83% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (80% 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. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Wyandotte County, each ranked against other counties.
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