Kechi township is located in Sedgwick County Kansas. Kechi township has a 2024 population of 10,519. Kechi township is currently growing at a rate of 1.94% annually and its population has increased by 6.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,836 in 2020.
The average household income in Kechi township is $88,414 with a poverty rate of 12.54%. The median age in Kechi township is 33.1 years: 35 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kechi township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,534 | 75.57% |
| Two or more races | 1,072 | 10.75% |
| Asian | 504 | 5.06% |
| Black or African American | 498 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 321 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,559 | 2.8 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 2,142 | 3.19 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 731 | 1.36 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 447 | 3.51 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Male | 239 | 2.4 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 3.94% |
| Associates Degree | 629 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,284 | 19.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 611 | 9.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,832 | 28.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 1,813 | 27.76% |
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 | 5,216 | 5,073 | 1,644 |
| 2+ Races | 500 | 380 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 407 | 262 | 7 |
| Black | 314 | 278 | 38 |
| Asian | 212 | 212 | 147 |
| Other Race | 156 | 125 | 5 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 11 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,375 | $68,571 | $49,353 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,048 | $80,234 | $63,281 |
| High School Graduate | $46,344 | $48,462 | $28,941 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,500 | $52,604 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,179 | $51,533 | $36,840 |
| Some College | $39,182 | $50,738 | $29,028 |
$46,179
Average Earnings
$51,533
Average Male
$36,840
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.19% of Kechi township residents speak only English, while 9.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,288 | 806 | 11.06% |
| Hispanic | 930 | 203 | 21.83% |
| Multiple | 1,072 | 193 | 18% |
| Black | 498 | 110 | 22.09% |
| Other | 321 | 86 | 26.79% |
| Asian | 504 | 19 | 3.77% |
| Native | 39 | 9 | 23.08% |
12.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.52%
Male Poverty Rate
12.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kechi township is Other, with 26.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kechi township is Asian, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.84% |
| Some College | 14.05% |
| High School | 9.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.46% |
| Female Employed | 9.63% |
| Male Employed | 7.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,600 | $93,557 |
| Households | $71,903 | $88,414 |
| Married Families | $89,604 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,563 | $59,738 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
333
Number of Veterans
312
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 3.75% |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 14.1% |
| Black | 18 | 5.52% |
| Native American | 10 | 31.25% |
| Other Race | 2 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
65.75%
Born in Kechi township
93.51%
Native Born
6.49%
Foreign Born
2.46%
Non Citizen
4.03%
Naturalized
93.51% of Kechi township residents were born in the United States, with 65.75% having been born in Kansas. 2.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,519 | 200 | 1.77% |
| 2028 | 11,319 | 200 | 1.8% |
| 2027 | 11,119 | 200 | 1.83% |
| 2026 | 10,919 | 200 | 1.87% |
| 2025 | 10,719 | 200 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 10,519 | 200 | 1.94% |
| 2023 | 10,319 | 200 | 1.98% |
| 2022 | 10,119 | 220 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 9,899 | 63 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 9,836 | 227 | 2.36% |
| 2019 | 9,609 | 75 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 9,534 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 9,531 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 9,521 | 60 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 9,461 | 74 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 9,387 | 48 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 9,339 | 98 | 1.06% |
| 2012 | 9,241 | 68 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 9,173 | 76 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 9,097 | 0 | 0% |