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Sedgwick, KS
City in Harvey County, Kansas.
Population
1,614
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
988
ZIP codes
0
Sedgwick and its ZIP codes
Sedgwick at a glance
- Sedgwick is about 27 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 144th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $93,125 a year, 25% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 (17% below Kansas) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for Sedgwick, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sedgwick, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,125
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$179,400
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
75.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (313), Irish Americans (145), Mexican Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harvey County. PPP loans are for Sedgwick.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,579
14,096 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,321
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $7,266 per person
How people get to work
Sedgwick, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sedgwick, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
142
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 20°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sedgwick, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Sedgwick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BentleyCity | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Valley CenterCity | 6.6 mi | 8.1 |
| HalsteadCity | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| KechiCity | 7.7 mi | 6 |
| Park CityCity | 8.7 mi | 10.2 |
| NewtonCity | 9.3 mi | 14.8 |
| MaizeCity | 11 mi | 10.1 |
| ColwichCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| North NewtonCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FurleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Bel AireCity | 13 mi | 7 |
| Mount HopeCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| AndaleCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| St. MarksCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| WhitewaterCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sedgwick, KS in?
- Sedgwick is in Harvey County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Sedgwick, KS?
- About 1,614 people live in Sedgwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sedgwick?
- Nearby places include Bentley (5.7 mi), Valley Center (6.6 mi), Halstead (7.2 mi), Kechi (7.7 mi), Park City (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023