The Town FilesWyandotte County, Kansas
167,654 people. The median home is worth $172,300 (typical Kansas town: $128,200) and the median household earns $63,631.
Towns in Wyandotte County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 156,607 | $167,400 | $62,401 | 33.9 |
| Bonner Springs | 7,837 | $247,200 | $83,218 | 38.1 |
| Edwardsville | 4,717 | $216,400 | $72,611 | 38.8 |
People and housing
| Wyandotte County | Typical Kansas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,300 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,122 | $815 |
| Median household income | $63,631 | $63,857 |
| Median age | 34.3 | 38.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 10.6% |
Jobs and pay
94,304 jobs in 2024, average pay $65,983 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 429 storm events in Wyandotte County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wyandotte County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4897: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4811: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4747: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).