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Sedgwick County is located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat is Wichita, the most populous city in the state. As of the 2020 census, the population was 523,824, making it the second-most populous county in Kansas. The county was named for John Sedgwick, the highest ranking Union general killed during the American Civil War.
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In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1867, Sedgwick County was founded. In 1872, Harvey County was founded. Sedgwick was laid out on an 80-acre (32 ha) town site in 1870. It was named for John Sedgwick, a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Wichita (/ ˈ w ɪ tʃ ɪ t ɔː / WITCH-ih-taw) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Sedgwick County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 397,532. The Wichita metro area had a population of 647,610 in 2020. It is located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River.
Wichita, KS 67203. If you need immediate assistance, please call our Crisis Line at 316-660-7500. For a first appointment, please call 316-660-7540 or visit Same Day Assessment to learn more about accessing our services. For general inquiries, please contact us. Toll Free: 800-527-0709.
In 2022, Sedgwick County, KS had a population of 523k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $65,372. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Sedgwick County, KS grew from 520,467 to 522,700, a 0.429% increase and its median household income grew from $60,593 to $65,372, a 7.89% increase.
Learn about the history, geography, and culture of Sedgwick County, Kansas, named after Major General John Sedgwick. Explore its industries, landmarks, events, and notable individuals from aviation to politics.
