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Kechi, Kansas is 7 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Sedgwick county. The city is part of the Wichita metro area. The population of Kechi is 1,038.
In Kechi, about 77% of adults are married. Kechi, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Kechi.
Approximately 12% of Kechi is non-white. Kechi is home to people of a variety of races.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.
In 2000, Kechi had a median family income of $62,212. Kechi is one of the richer cities in Kansas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Kechi. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.
Of the housing in Kechi, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Kechi than most places in Kansas.
In Kechi, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Kechi strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Kechi to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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