Kechi, KS Demographics

A map of Kechi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,085	1,795	71.9%	81.0%
Asian	357	45	12.3%	2.0%
Multiracial	148	118	5.1%	5.3%
Hispanic	146	131	5.0%	5.9%
Black	117	96	4.0%	4.3%
Native American/Other	48	32	1.7%	1.4%

Kechi, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,901, a dramatic increase from the 2,217 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% White, 12.3% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.0% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kechi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kechi has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kechi, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kechi is ranked the 91st most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kechi was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kechi's White Population

2,085 residents of Kechi, or 71.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kechi is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Kechi ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kechi's White population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Kechi's population has decreased from 81.0% to 71.9%.

Kechi is more White than neighboring Bel Aire (67.3% White). Kechi is less White than neighboring Park City (80% White), Valley Center (86.9% White), Greenwich (100% White), and Furley (100% White).

Kechi's Black Population

117 residents of Kechi, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kechi is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Kechi ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kechi's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Black residents' share of Kechi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Kechi is more Black than neighboring Valley Center (0.6% Black), Greenwich (0% Black), and Furley (0% Black). Kechi is less Black than neighboring Park City (5.5% Black), and Bel Aire (11.3% Black).

Kechi's Asian Population

357 residents of Kechi, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kechi is higher than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kechi ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kechi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 693.3%. Asian residents' share of Kechi's population has increased from 2.0% to 12.3%.

Kechi is more Asian than neighboring Park City (3% Asian), Bel Aire (4% Asian), Valley Center (1.2% Asian), Greenwich (0% Asian), and Furley (0% Asian).

Kechi's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Kechi, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kechi is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Kechi ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kechi's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kechi's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.0%.

Kechi is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenwich (0% Hispanic), and Furley (0% Hispanic). Kechi is less Hispanic than neighboring Park City (5.7% Hispanic), Bel Aire (12.3% Hispanic), and Valley Center (6.1% Hispanic).

Kechi's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Kechi, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kechi is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kechi ranks 184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kechi's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kechi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Kechi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Park City (0.3% Native American/Other), Bel Aire (1.2% Native American/Other), Valley Center (0.5% Native American/Other), Greenwich (0% Native American/Other), and Furley (0% Native American/Other).

Kechi's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Kechi, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kechi is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kechi ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kechi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kechi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Kechi is more Multiracial than neighboring Bel Aire (3.9% Multiracial), Valley Center (4.6% Multiracial), Greenwich (0% Multiracial), and Furley (0% Multiracial). Kechi is less Multiracial than neighboring Park City (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.