Wichita Kansas Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Wichita Kansas metro area was $61,131 in 2021, the latest figures available. Wichita median household income is $2,993 lower than the median Kansas household income and $8,586 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Wichita median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Wichita are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Wichita Kansas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Kansas | $64,124 | -2.92% | +2.08% |
| Wichita | $61,131 | -3.39% | -0.44% |
Trends in Wichita, KS Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Wichita is $61,131. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $63,351 and is now $2,220 (3.50%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Wichita, Kansas, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Wichita
| Date | US | Kansas | Wichita |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $64,124 | $61,131 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $66,052 | $63,278 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $65,797 | $63,351 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $62,815 | $61,403 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $62,361 | $60,161 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $62,023 | $60,587 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $61,646 | $58,999 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,147 | $59,834 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $59,380 | $57,638 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $59,396 | $57,348 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $59,112 | $60,120 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $60,530 | $61,017 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $62,157 | $62,095 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $59,690 | $60,162 |
Wichita Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Wichita was $75,920 in 2021. Compared to the median Kansas family income, Wichita median family income is $6,717 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Wichita will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Wichita Kansas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Kansas | $82,637 | -2.32% | +3.44% |
| Wichita | $75,920 | -5.17% | -2.64% |
Trends in Wichita, KS Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Wichita is $75,920. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $81,658 and is now $5,738 (7.03%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Wichita, Kansas, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Wichita
| Date | US | Kansas | Wichita |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $82,637 | $75,920 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $84,596 | $80,059 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $83,727 | $81,658 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $79,889 | $77,978 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $79,642 | $75,235 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $79,927 | $77,313 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $79,366 | $75,372 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $76,095 | $74,292 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $75,686 | $73,813 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $74,426 | $69,973 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $74,786 | $76,503 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $77,210 | $75,684 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,263 | $80,439 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $75,097 | $73,909 |
Wichita Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Wichita was $31,769 in 2021. Compared to the median Kansas per capita income, Wichita median per capita income is $3,259 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Wichita will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Wichita Kansas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Kansas | $35,028 | -1.45% | +3.21% |
| Wichita | $31,769 | -2.87% | +0.91% |
Trends in Wichita, KS Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Wichita is $31,769. Real per capita income peaked in 2008 at $33,155 and is now $1,386 (4.18%) lower. From a post peak low of $29,103 in 2011, real per capita income for Wichita has now grown by $2,666 (9.16%).
Real Per Capita Income: Wichita, Kansas, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wichita
| Date | US | Kansas | Wichita |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,028 | $31,769 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,542 | $32,709 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $34,850 | $32,566 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,940 | $31,484 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $33,319 | $30,392 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $32,686 | $30,649 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,995 | $30,318 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $31,927 | $30,295 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,658 | $29,672 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,199 | $29,512 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $30,710 | $29,103 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,025 | $31,315 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $33,006 | $32,816 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $32,455 | $31,741 |
