Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 20209

Wyandotte County, Kansas

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population167,654
Household income$63,631
Unemployment4.3%
Life expectancy73.7 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Wyandotte County has 167,654 residents and ranks #4 by population among Kansas county equivalents. Median household income is $63,631. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Kansas

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#4 of 105
Smallest county167,654 residentsJohnson County

Relocation guide

Moving to Wyandotte County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Wyandotte County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is mental health access.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $172,300 median home value and $1,122/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,631, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Wyandotte County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, median household income, and primary care access. College attainment is 21.2% and life expectancy is 73.7 years.

Potential advantages

  • Mental health access: 1 per 521 residents, rank #23 of 87 available Kansas counties.
  • Median household income: $63,631, rank #57 of 105 available Kansas counties.
  • Primary care access: 1 per 1,796 residents, rank #54 of 95 available Kansas counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Poor or fair health: 23.4%, rank #104 of 105; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median gross rent: $1,122/mo, rank #103 of 105; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Unemployment rate: 4.3%, rank #98 of 105; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Kansas

Rank and range use only counties in Kansas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $63,631

$63,631; below the state county median of $64,178.

State rank #57 of 105 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $172,300

$172,300; above the state county median of $124,200.

State rank #81 of 105 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,122/mo

$1,122/mo; above the state county median of $780/mo.

State rank #103 of 105 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 4.3%

4.3%; above the state county median of 3.4%.

State rank #98 of 105 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 21.2%

21.2%; below the state county median of 24.3%.

State rank #80 of 105 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 73.7 years

73.7 years; below the state county median of 75.5 years.

State rank #81 of 102 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 23.4%

23.4%; above the state county median of 16.6%.

State rank #104 of 105 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 15.1%

15.1%; above the state county median of 10.7%.

State rank #92 of 105 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 1,796 residents

1 per 1,796 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,706 residents.

State rank #54 of 95 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 521 residents

1 per 521 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 925 residents.

State rank #23 of 87 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Wyandotte County FAQ

Is Wyandotte County a good place to live?

Wyandotte County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing mental health access, median household income, and primary care access. College attainment is 21.2% and life expectancy is 73.7 years.

What should I know before moving to Wyandotte County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $172,300 median home value and $1,122/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,631, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Wyandotte County?

Wyandotte County has 167,654 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Wyandotte County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 20209; the parent state FIPS is 20.

What is the median household income in Wyandotte County?

The ACS median household income is $63,631.

How much does housing cost in Wyandotte County?

Housing benchmarks are $172,300 median home value and $1,122/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,631, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Wyandotte County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Similar population

Nearby counties in the state ranking

Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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