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Sedan, KS
City in Chautauqua County, Kansas.
Population
1,050
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,277
ZIP codes
0
Sedan and its ZIP codes
Sedan at a glance
- Sedan is about 35 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,827 a year, 37% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $41,200 (81% below Kansas) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Sedan, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sedan, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,827
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$41,200
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (96), Mexican Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Sedan.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,300
748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,845
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.7M
FY 2026, $8,188 per person
How people get to work
Sedan, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sedan, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
517
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sedan, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Sedan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeruCity | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ChautauquaCity | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ElginCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| NiotazeCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| HavanaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Whippoorwill, OKCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| CaneyCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Elk FallsCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| WaysideCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Cedar ValeCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MolineCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Bowring, OKCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| LongtonCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Elk CityCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| TyroCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| GrenolaCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sedan, KS in?
- Sedan is in Chautauqua County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Sedan, KS?
- About 1,050 people live in Sedan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sedan?
- Nearby places include Peru (5.9 mi), Chautauqua (7.1 mi), Elgin (10 mi), Niotaze (10 mi), Havana (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023