Park township, Kansas
Park township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Park township is a geographic entity located in Sedgwick County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,984. The land area covers 25.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,984 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±7.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,021 | ±324 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,353 | ±352 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,021 | ±324 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 332 | ±187 |
| Median Home Value | $271,700 | ±$44,394 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,384 | ±$267 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,179 | ±$30,402 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,524 | ±$7,067 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 887 | ±520 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,554 | ±371 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.9% | ±9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PARK
GUS Population: 8,195 (2024)
ID: 165606
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
7820 W 53RD ST N, MAIZE KS 67101-9184
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GUS Population: 536,081 (2024)
ID: 164658
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MANAGEMENT INTERN
525 N MAIN ST, STE 320, WICHITA KS 67203-3731
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Valley Center, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Goddard, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Andale, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Andale, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Goddard, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eric Fisher Academy
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College Vocational | 6.3 mi away | 6727 W Central, Wichita, KS, 67212 |
3164405555
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VALLEY CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 314 E. CLAY ST., VALLEY CENTER, KS, 67147 |
(316) 755-7350
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Crave Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 7.3 mi away | 3804 W Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67203 |
3169435516
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EVERGREEN
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 2601 N. ARKANSAS, WICHITA, KS, 67204 |
(316) 303-8181
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WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita
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College | 7.7 mi away | 600 S Tyler Road, Wichita, KS, 67209 |
3165307770
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WESTLINK
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 8515 BECKMEYER STREET, WICHITA, KS, 67212 |
(316) 350-3167
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Friends University
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College | 8.1 mi away | 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS, 67213 |
3162955000
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COLWICH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 432 W COLWICH, COLWICH, KS, 67030 |
(316) 796-1521
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Newman University
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College | 8.3 mi away | 3100 McCormick Ave, Wichita, KS, 67213-2097 |
3169424291
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PARK CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 2107 E. 61ST ST. N., PARK CITY, KS, 67219 |
(316) 744-6318
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WICHITA WX, KS US, located 9.0 miles from Park township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.6° | 22.2° | 32.9° | 0.80" | — |
| February | 48.5° | 25.7° | 37.1° | 1.16" | — |
| March | 59.0° | 35.2° | 47.1° | 2.20" | — |
| April | 68.2° | 44.7° | 56.4° | 2.98" | — |
| May | 77.3° | 54.5° | 65.9° | 5.21" | — |
| June | 87.5° | 64.7° | 76.1° | 5.20" | — |
| July | 92.1° | 69.5° | 80.8° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 90.7° | 67.5° | 79.1° | 4.25" | — |
| September | 82.8° | 58.9° | 70.9° | 3.11" | — |
| October | 70.3° | 46.5° | 58.4° | 2.77" | — |
| November | 57.0° | 34.0° | 45.5° | 1.57" | — |
| December | 45.0° | 25.1° | 35.1° | 1.29" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize city | City | 1.8 mi | — |
| Valley Center city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Colwich city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Park City city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| St. Marks CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Wichita city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2017354425. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.