What percentage of people rent in Sedgwick, KS?
24.5% (±8.9 points) of the occupied homes in Sedgwick, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 130 renting households against 400 that own their home.
In Sedgwick, the share of households that rent went from 43.1% in 2015–2019 to 24.5% in 2020–2024 (−18.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 24.5% (±8.9 points)
- Renting households
- 130 (±53)
- Median renter income
- $61,250 (±$52,747)
Who rents and who owns in Sedgwick
| Sedgwick | Harvey County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 24.5% (±8.9 points) | 30.2% (±2.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 130 (±53) | 4,131 (±411) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 400 (±84) | 9,569 (±411) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.8) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.1 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $61,250 (±$52,747) | $50,289 (±$7,078) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $102,589 (±$11,698) | $85,470 (±$5,822) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Sedgwick, the renter share is not measurably different from Harvey County (30.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Harvey County, Sedgwick ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 545 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Sedgwick has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 43.1% (±8.8 points) | 24.5% (±8.9 points) | −18.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $787 (±$100) | $981 (±$137) | +24.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,000 (±$12,126) | $93,125 (±$19,499) | +86.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Sedgwick
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | — | 24.5% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Sedgwick Township | 2.6 mi | 9.2% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Valley Center Township (Sedgwick County) | 3.9 mi | 31.3% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bentley | 5.6 mi | 8.6% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Darlington Township | 6.3 mi | 38.8% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Sedgwick County) | 6.5 mi | 15.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Center | 6.5 mi | 27.6% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakin Township (Harvey County) | 6.9 mi | 10.8% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halstead | 7.5 mi | 23.3% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sedgwick Township, KS (9.2%), Bentley, KS (8.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Harvey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Darlington Township | 38.8% (±20.8 points) |
| 6 | North Newton | 32.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 7 | Newton | 32.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 8 | Newton Township | 30.9% (±7.8 points) |
| 9 | Walton Township (Harvey County) | 27.1% (±20.5 points) |
| 10 | Alta Township | 25.0% (±35.6 points) |
| 11 | Sedgwick | 24.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 12 | Walton | 23.9% (±19.5 points) |
| 13 | Halstead | 23.3% (±7.6 points) |
| 14 | Burrton | 16.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 15 | Burrton Township | 14.8% (±6.9 points) |
| 16 | Macon Township | 12.5% (±19.3 points) |
| 17 | Lakin Township (Harvey County) | 10.8% (±17.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Harvey County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sedgwick
How many renters are there in Sedgwick?
Sedgwick has an estimated 130 (±53) renting households, 24.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Sedgwick?
In Sedgwick, the share of households that rent went from 43.1% in 2015–2019 to 24.5% in 2020–2024 (−18.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Sedgwick?
A renting household in Sedgwick has 2.6 people on average, against 3.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Sedgwick?
The median renting household in Sedgwick, KS has an income of $61,250 (±$52,747) a year, against $102,589 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedgwick city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedgwick city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedgwick city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedgwick city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sedgwick city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sedgwick city, Kansas (place:63800, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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