Print PageThe Greater Wichita Partnership, South Central Kansas region, is made up of 10 counties: Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Marion, McPherson, Reno, Sedgwick and Sumner. Throughout the region, site selectors will find an abundance of all things necessary for choosing the perfect business location. As you scroll over each county, learn more about the communities, click on each county to learn more about the specific region.
| Regional Data | |
|---|---|
| Land Area (square miles) 2010: | 10,037 |
| Total Population (2015): | 786,424 |
| Median Age: | 40.5 |
| Educational Attainment (Population Age 25+): | |
| High School Graduate or Higher: | 89.6% |
| Some College – No Degree: | 27.5% |
| Associate Degree: | 8.3% |
| Bachelor Degree or Higher: | 22.8% |
| Average 1-Way Commute to Work (minutes): | 18.9 |
| Civilian Labor Force: | 386,819 |
| Unemployed: | 17,677 |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.2% |
| Business Establishments (2015): | 19,616 |
| Employees: | 353,226 |
| Average Annual Pay: | $36,257 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,725 |
Source: Land Area — 2010 Census; Population Density — Based on 2010 Land Area and 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Median Age, Educational Attainment, Average Commute Time and Median Household Income — 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Business Establishments, Employees, Average Annual Pay — Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; Labor Force Data — Kansas Dept of Labor.