Valley Center is a somewhat small city located in the state of Kansas. With a population of 7,348 people and two associated neighborhoods, Valley Center is the 49th largest community in Kansas.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Valley Center is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Valley Center is a city of professionals, service providers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Valley Center who work in healthcare (15.31%), teaching (10.07%), and management occupations (8.21%). Valley Center is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Valley Center’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Valley Center is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The citizens of Valley Center are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 36.88% of adults in Valley Center have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Valley Center in 2022 was $29,356, which is lower middle income relative to Kansas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $117,424 for a family of four. However, Valley Center contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Valley Center is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Valley Center home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Valley Center residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Valley Center include German, English, Irish, Polish, and European. The most common language spoken in Valley Center is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
