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The City of Sedan had a population of 994 as of July 1, 2024. Sedan ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Kansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Sedan is located at latitude 37.1267 and longitude -96.1869 in Chautauqua County. The formal boundaries for the City of Sedan encompass a land area of 0.81 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Chautauqua County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Sedan has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Sedan is located within Township of Sedan, a minor civil division (MCD) of Chautauqua County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 994 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 950 (95.6%) |
| Population in Families | 680 (68.4%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 44 ( 4.4%) |
| Population Density | 1,209 |
| Diversity Index2 | 41 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,567 |
| Average Household Income | $65,933 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 9% |
| Per Capita Income | $27,527 |
| Wealth Index5 | 53 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (46.9) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 588 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 315 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 99 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 174 (29.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $73,929 |
| Average Home Value | $150,238 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 254 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 414 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 223 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.14% | -0.34% |
| Households | -0.45% | -0.49% |
| Families | -0.09% | |
| Median Household Income | 1.04% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.50% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.51% |
The table below compares Sedan to the other 740 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Kansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 194 | 74th |
| Population Density | # 154 | 79th |
| Median Household Income | # 631 | 15th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 697 | 94th |
| Per Capita Income | # 667 | 10th |
| Diversity Index | # 115 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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