- Joey Copper, Co-Founder, GC
About Wichita, Kansas
Updated: Feb 1

Learn more about Wichita, KS including population, major industry, universities, average income and cost of living, real estate values and economic and development coalitions.
POPULATION
Wichita MSA
2000 571,000
2010 623,000
Current Est. 655,000
City of Wichita
2000 344,000
2010 382,000
Current Est. 390,000
The Wichita MSA is current the 82nd largest MSA in the United States, and the City of Wichita is currently the 50th largest city.
MAJOR INDUSTRY
The main sectors of employment are Agriculture (16%), Manufacturing (15%), Transportation & Utilities (14%), Education & Health (13%), Government (12%), Professional & Business Services (9%), and Hospitality (9%).
The largest employers include Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, McConnell Air Force Base, USD 259, Ascension Via Christi, and Koch Industries.
UNIVERSITIES Wichita is home to three universities. Wichita State University is the sole public university. Newman University and Friends University are both private universities.
Wichita State University: 16,000 students
Newman University: 3,400 students
Friends University: 1,900 students
AVERAGE INCOME AND COST OF LIVING The current average household income of Wichita residents is $57,000 (9% lower than the national average).
The the cost of living index for Wichita is 92 (8% lower than the average metro).
REAL ESTATE VALUES
The average price for a single-family home in Wichita is $132,000. This is about 45% less than the national average. Home ownership rate in Wichita is 60%.
Extensive real estate data can be found at the website listed below:
Wichita State Center for Real Estate (CRE)
ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT COALITIONS
The below is serves as a collection of current economic-focused initiatives focused on Wichita and the surrounding community. Each is a hyperlink to their respective websites.
Wichita Downtown Development
Riverfront Legacy Master Plan
The Chung Report
Greater Wichita Partnership
City of Wichita Economic Development
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