Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Wichita, KS
Wichita (pronounced /ˈwɪtʃɪtaː/), is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas, and the county seat of Sedgwick County. The 2006 estimated population of 361,420 makes it the 51st largest city in the U.S. . Wichita is located in south central Kansas on the Arkansas River. Wichita was incorporated in 1870, based on the success of businessmen who came to hunt and trade with native populations. Its position on the Chisholm Trail made it a destination for cattle drives headed north to access railroads to eastern markets. In the 20th century, aircraft pioneers such as Clyde Cessna and Walter Beech began projects that would lead to Wichita's establishment as the "Air Capital of the World". The aircraft corporations Stearman, Cessna, Mooney and Beech were all founded in Wichita in the ...
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General Information
| Sedgwick |
County | 379,030 |
Population (as of 2000) |
| Kansas |
State | 407,631 |
Population (current) |
| 262.4 |
Square Miles of Land | 2.1 |
Average Persons Per Household (as of 2000) |
| 2.6 |
Square Miles of Water | $92,368 |
Average House Value (as of 2000) |
|
| $46,751 |
Average House Income (as of 2000) |
Business Information
| 10,531 |
Number of Businesses (as of 2003) | $1,873,906,000 |
Total First Quarter Payroll (as of 2003) |
| 218,581 |
Number of Employees (as of 2003) | $7,427,169,000 |
Total Annual Payroll (as of 2003) |
Gender (as of 2000)
Ethnicity (as of 2000)
Median Ages (as of 2000)
