Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

168,587

1.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

0.269% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.57%

5.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,872

1.45% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,000

4.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

79,102

0.318% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS had a population of 169k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $69,872. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS grew from 166,004 to 168,587, a 1.56% increase and its median household income grew from $68,875 to $69,872, a 1.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), Other (Hispanic) (3.11%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%).

9.22% of the households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sedgwick (Northwest) & Harvey Counties--Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are Eric Fisher Academy (141 degrees awarded in 2021), Hesston College (128 degrees), and Bethel College-North Newton (79 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was $171,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS borders Emporia City PUMA, KS, Hutchinson City PUMA, KS, Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS, Wichita City (Central) PUMA, KS, and Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS is home to a population of 169k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.82% of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (8.13k people).

In 2021, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k White (Hispanic) and 6.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are Spanish (11,370 households), Vietnamese (1,271 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (306 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

85,047

Women

50.5%

83,519

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,566 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 2.6k
White (Hispanic)
11.2k ± 1.36k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.06k ± 959

12.5%

Hispanic Population

21.2k people

12.5% of the people in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are hispanic (21.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,085 ± 1,550 people
Vietnam
1,064 ± 798 people
Philippines
259 ± 395 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 4,085 Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,064 and Philippines with 259.

Foreign-Born Population

4.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.13k people

5.08%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.44k people

As of 2021, 4.82% of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS residents (8.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was 5.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,370 households (7.21%)
Vietnamese
1,271 households (0.807%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
306 households (0.194%)

9.22% of the households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was Spanish. 7.21% of the households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,111 ± 402
Gulf War (2001-)
2,004 ± 388
Gulf War (1990s)
1,521 ± 300

Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS employs 79.1k people. The largest industries in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are Elementary & secondary schools (6,519 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (6,203 people), and Construction (4,955 people), and the highest paying industries are Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($251,340), Nondepository credit & related activities ($157,922), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($130,590).

Males in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,953. The income inequality in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,458

Women

47.2%

41,896

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS in 2020 was 79,354 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

79.1k

2021 Value

−0.318%

1 Year decline

± −0.318%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.318%, from 79.4k employees to 79.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, are Registered nurses (3,050 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,483 people), and Retail salespersons (2,001 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.1k

2021 Value

−0.318%

1 Year decline

± −0.318%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −0.318%, from 79.4k employees to 79.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,519 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (6,203 people), and Construction (4,955 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,324

Median earning men ± $1,636

$33,290

Median earning women ± $983

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($67,735), Public Administration ($60,457), and Wholesale Trade ($59,097).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,061), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,552), and Manufacturing ($41,407).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS awarded 387 degrees. The student population of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 427 male students and 666 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are White (267 and 73.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (51 and 14%), Black or African American (19 and 5.21%), and Asian (10 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Eric Fisher Academy (141 and 36.4%), Hesston College (128 and 33.1%), and Bethel College-North Newton (79 and 20.4%).

The most popular majors in Sedgwick (Northwest) & Harvey Counties--Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS are General Cosmetology (74 and 19.1%), Registered Nursing (64 and 16.5%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (62 and 16%).

The median tuition cost in Sedgwick (Northwest) & Harvey Counties--Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS for private four year colleges is $30,088.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,093 (39.1% men and 60.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,093 students enrolled in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 661 records, of which 66.6% were women and 33.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
74 degree-majors awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
61 degree-majors awarded
Massage Therapy
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sedgwick (Northwest) & Harvey Counties--Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was General Cosmetology with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sedgwick (Northwest) & Harvey Counties--Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eric Fisher Academy
141 degrees awarded
Hesston College
128 degrees awarded
Bethel College-North Newton
79 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eric Fisher Academy with 141 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 76 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS, which is 0.244 times less than the 311 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 267 degrees mean that there were 5.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 51 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,088) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($348) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.738% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.673% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS in 2021 were Some college (30.9k), High School or Equivalent (30.4k), and Bachelors Degree (27.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was $171,000 in 2021, which is 0.698 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,200 to $171,000, a 4.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS is $69,872. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$171,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,965

$45,740

Median Property Taxes

±$1,705

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.2% of the housing units in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,872

Median Household Income

± $3,090

63.3k

Number of Households

± 2,101

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.3k households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS grew to $69,872 from the previous year's value of $68,875.

The following chart displays the households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.338% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (8.55%)
Worked At Home (6.67%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.55%) and those who worked at home (6.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.985% of the workforce in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS (10.9k out of 167k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 8.94% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.1% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.92%

Uninsured

58.4%

Employer Coverage

8.94%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS grew by 8.7% from 6.36% to 6.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wichita (Northwest) & Newton Cities PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.