Wichita

Population

612,683
Metro Area
372,186
City Limits
Education
Population change
Key Attractions
Median Home Price

$118,500
Top Occupations
Median Income

$48,202

Diversity

82%	White
9.9%	Hispanic or Latino
7.3%	African American
3.3%	Asian
7.4%	Other

Population Density

205
Persons per square mile

Sources: 2009 American Community Survey, Zillow.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2000 Census (for population density only). All city data is representative of metropolitan statistical area.

Democracy in America
This Week in Bans: 'Pornographic' Songs Outlawed in Indonesian Cities

Scandalous songs like "Sorry I Got You Pregnant" are banned from radio in Jakarta. Also, a British town restricts sidewalk solicitors; Fruita, Colo., drops its "WTF" tourist campaign; a New York city tells frackers to get drilled.
- John Metcalfe
- Feb 23, 2012
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The Best and Worst of Official City Flags

They're less visible, but most cities have flags just like countries or states. Some are great. Others, not so much.
- Mark Byrnes
- Oct 07, 2011
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Charts
Is Bicycle Commuting Really Catching On? And if So, Where?

A survey of 55 major U.S. cities shows big gains in many places, but plenty of regional variation
- Mark Byrnes
- Sep 21, 2011
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