Kechi is a city located in Sedgwick County Kansas. Kechi has a 2024 population of 2,425. Kechi is currently growing at a rate of 1.89% annually and its population has increased by 8.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Kechi is $117,764 with a poverty rate of 1.36%. The median age in Kechi is 40 years: 40.3 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kechi was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,183 | 74.03% |
| Asian | 283 | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 237 | 8.04% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 6.14% |
| Native American | 39 | 1.32% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 961 | 3.07 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 751 | 3.43 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.44 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 52 | 2.56 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Male | 15 | 2.4 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.33
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 2.72% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 571 | 29.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 434 | 22.25% |
| High School Graduate | 358 | 18.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 356 | 18.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,491 | 1,434 | 768 |
| Black | 204 | 204 | 85 |
| Asian | 91 | 91 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 63 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 79 | 54 |
| Native American | 15 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Race | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,579 | $79,479 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,167 | $105,610 | $67,813 |
| High School Graduate | $65,517 | $67,328 | $16,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,932 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Overall | $54,773 | $80,583 | $28,117 |
| Some College | $34,777 | $80,000 | $24,732 |
$54,773
Average Earnings
$80,583
Average Male
$28,117
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.05% of Kechi residents speak only English, while 6.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,080 | 27 | 1.3% |
| Multiple | 181 | 5 | 2.76% |
| Native | 39 | 4 | 10.26% |
| Asian | 283 | 4 | 1.41% |
1.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.89%
Male Poverty Rate
1.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kechi is Native, with 10.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kechi is White, with 1.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.9% |
| Some College | 0.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.29% |
| Male Employed | 0.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,667 | $125,075 |
| Households | $103,625 | $117,764 |
| Married Families | $117,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,458 | $70,557 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.0%
Male Marriage Rate
68.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 5.66% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6% |
| Other Race | 2 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.01%
Born in Kechi
94.95%
Native Born
5.05%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
94.95% of Kechi residents were born in the United States, with 69.01% having been born in Kansas. 2.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,650 | 45 | 1.73% |
| 2028 | 2,605 | 45 | 1.76% |
| 2027 | 2,560 | 45 | 1.79% |
| 2026 | 2,515 | 45 | 1.82% |
| 2025 | 2,470 | 45 | 1.86% |
| 2024 | 2,425 | 45 | 1.89% |
| 2023 | 2,380 | 62 | 2.67% |
| 2022 | 2,318 | 69 | 3.07% |
| 2021 | 2,249 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,245 | 237 | 11.8% |
| 2019 | 2,008 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 1,999 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,001 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 2,006 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 2,000 | 11 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 1,989 | 21 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 1,968 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 1,960 | 14 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 1,946 | 29 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 1,917 | 0 | 0% |