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The Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, is an area consisting of four counties in south central Kansas, its only principal city is Wichita and its only central county is Sedgwick County. [1] [2] As of the 2013 American Community Survey, the MSA had a population of 637,989.
Wichita formally incorporated as a city on July 21, 1870. A 1915 railroad map of Sedgwick County, showing many railroads that previously passed through Wichita. Wichita's position on the Chisholm Trail made it a destination for cattle drives traveling north from Texas to access railroads, which led to markets in eastern U.S. cities.
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Downtown Wichita is the central business district, government and social core of the Wichita metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Kansas.It is home to several of the area's major landmarks and event venues including the Epic Center, Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Intrust Bank Arena, Riverfront Stadium, Keeper of the Plains sculpture, the Old Town entertainment district, and ...
Riverside is located at 37°41′55″N 97°21′35″W (37.698611, -97.359722) at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 m). [11] The Arkansas River forms its western and southern border, 13th Street North its northern border, and Bitting Street, the Little Arkansas River, and Nims Street its eastern border.
Sedgwick County Zoo. / 37.7158; -97.4104. The Sedgwick County Zoo is an AZA -accredited wildlife park and major attraction in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1971, with the help of the Sedgwick County Zoological Society, the zoo has quickly become recognized both nationally and internationally for its support of conservation programs ...
The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2. 24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.5 males.
This screenshot shows an interactive map offered by the state of Kansas’ Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program. The grey counties are not participants, and the stars indicate city or foundation ...