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Sedgwick, KS


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Sedgwick, Kansas

Sedgwick, Kansas, in Harvey county, is 16 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city is part of the Wichita metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,537 people people live in Sedgwick.

The People and Families of Sedgwick

In Sedgwick, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Sedgwick tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Sedgwick spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sedgwick had a median family income of $49,659. Overall, families in Sedgwick are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($775) in Sedgwick than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Sedgwick Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Sedgwick, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Sedgwick, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sedgwick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sedgwick Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Sedgwick People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sedgwick Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Sedgwick, KS

Comparing Sedgwick to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents43
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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