Valley Center City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 4883 people, 1761 households, and 1368 families living in the city. The population density was 1464.2 people per square mile (565.33/kmē), it is Kansas's 166th most densely populated city. There were 1826 housing units at an average density of 548.3 per square mile (211.7/kmē). The average household size was 2.72 people, and the average family size was 3.13 people. In the Valley Center City, 29.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.7% were 18 to 24, 28.9% were 25 to 44, 21.8% were 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males. The median age of the city's population was 35.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Valley Center City was 35 and 35.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 4726 White, 16 Black or African American, 27 American Indian, 18 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 62 from two or more races and 34 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $50683, it is 30th wealthiest city by median household income in Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $56667, it is the 34th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20259, it would be the 57th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income is $25276, Median income for males is $37071, compared with $15000 for females.
In 2000, 1396 pupils and students, of which 701 are male and 695 are female, 28.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 122 nursery or pri school, 36 kindergarten, 578 elementary school, 447 high school and 213 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4883 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5607 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5613 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5636 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5706 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5757 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5944 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6071 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6161 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6326 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6521 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 86 | 36 | 122 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 17 | 36 |
| Elementary school | 301 | 277 | 578 |
| High school | 192 | 255 | 447 |
| College or graduate school | 103 | 110 | 213 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center city, Kansas | $50683 | $56667 | $20259 |
| Sedgwick County, Kansas | $42485 | $51645 | $20907 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |