Kansas

State

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    2024 Population
    2.95M
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.4
    0.538% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.3%
    2.08% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $74,275
    2.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $217,200
    6.78% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1.4M
    0.805% 1-year growth

    About

    12.1% of the households in Kansas reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.8% of the residents in Kansas are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Kansas are University of Kansas (7,681 degrees awarded in 2024), Kansas State University (5,721 degrees), and Wichita State University (4,576 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Kansas was $217,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

    Most people in Kansas drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas was 2 cars per household.

    Kansas borders Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

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    Population & Diversity

    Kansas is home to a population of 2.95M people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.28% of Kansas residents were born outside of the country (215k people).

    In 2024, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.14M people) in Kansas than any other race or ethnicity. There were 152k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 150k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Kansas are Spanish (223,357 households), Vietnamese (12,367 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (9,735 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Johnson County (Southwest)--Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS
      177,104
    2. Sedgwick (South) & Butler (Southwest) Counties--Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS
      173,001
    3. Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS
      169,745

    In 2024 there were 2,947,197 residents in Kansas.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Johnson County (Southwest)--Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS (177,104 people), Sedgwick (South) & Butler (Southwest) Counties--Wichita (South) & Derby Cities PUMA, KS (173,001 people), and Sedgwick (Northeast) & Butler (North & East) Counties--Wichita City (Northeast) PUMA, KS (169,745 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Kansas colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    1,467,754
    Women
    49.8%
    1,479,443
    Men
    50.2%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 2,947,197 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Kansas.

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    Citizenship

    95.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.8% of Kansas residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.14M ± 2.11k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      152k ± 2.16k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      150k ± 4.2k
    13.6%
    Hispanic Population
    400k people

    In 2024, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.14M people) in Kansas than any other race or ethnicity. There were 152k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 150k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.6% of the people in Kansas are hispanic (400k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kansas as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      84,373 ± 7,029 people
    2. India
      14,412 ± 2,940 people
    3. Vietnam
      10,201 ± 2,475 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.28%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    215k people
    7.12%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    209k people

    As of 2024, 7.28% of Kansas residents (215k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kansas was 7.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      223,357 households (8.06%)
    2. Vietnamese
      12,367 households (0.446%)
    3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      9,735 households (0.351%)

    12.1% of the households in Kansas reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kansas was Spanish. 8.06% of the households in Kansas reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      49,582 ± 1,400
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      43,028 ± 1,651
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      21,892 ± 1,095

    Kansas has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kansas.

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    Health

    91.2% of the population of Kansas has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.15% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,285 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

    Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.78%
    Uninsured
    52%
    Employer Coverage
    11%
    Medicaid
    12.8%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    2.15%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas declined by 0.939% from 8.86% to 8.78%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kansas changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.2 in Kansas.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.5% in Kansas.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Kansas and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Kansas.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.2% in Kansas.

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    Economy

    The economy of Kansas employs 1.4M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kansas were Elementary & secondary schools (103,457 people), Construction (81,349 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (76,746 people), and the highest paying industries were Textile & fabric finishing & coating mills ($151,825), Pipeline transportation ($129,829), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($128,727).

    Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,722. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    661,497
    Women
    47.1%
    743,062
    Men
    52.9%

    The workforce of Kansas in 2024 was 1,404,559 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kansas.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 1,404,559 people working in Kansas. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Johnson County (Southwest)--Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS (93,226 people), Johnson County (Northeast)--Overland Park (North), Prairie Village & Merriam PUMA, KS (84,135 people), and Johnson County (Southeast)--Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS (81,591 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kansas colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    1.4M
    2024 Value
    0.805%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.805%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kansas grew at a rate of 0.805%, from 1.39M employees to 1.4M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas, are Other managers (36,180 people), Registered nurses (35,271 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (31,990 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.4M
    2024 Value
    0.805%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.805%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kansas grew at a rate of 0.805%, from 1.39M employees to 1.4M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas, are Elementary & secondary schools (103,457 people), Construction (81,349 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (76,746 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas, though some of these residents may live in Kansas and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,191
    Median earning men ± $417
    $38,914
    Median earning women ± $439

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,512), Information ($74,235), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,190).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,332), Public Administration ($49,439), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,539).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 5,278
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 4,843
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 4,595
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $11.5M
      Manufacturing
    2. $10.4M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $5.85M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Mixed freight
      $20.6B
    2. Meat/seafood
      $17.9B
    3. Motorized vehicles
      $15.8B

    In 2024, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.6B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($15.8B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $223B
    2024 Value in Kansas
    $406B
    Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
    82.1% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Kansas trade was $223B. This is expected to increase 82.1% to $406B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. Missouri
      $17.5B
    2. Texas
      $15.1B
    3. Nebraska
      $12.8B

    In 2024, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $17.5B, followed by Texas with $15.1B and Nebraska and $12.8B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The most partisan county was Wallace County, KS with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for Kansas
    57.2% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Kansas
    1. Wallace County, KS
      93.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    2. Sheridan County, KS
      88.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Ness County, KS
      88.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kansas was Wallace County, KS with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Kansas colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kansas

    Jerry Moran
    Senator from Kansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Roger Marshall
    Senator from Kansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Kansas awarded 56,169 degrees. The student population of Kansas in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 88,053 male students and 112,116 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas are White (35,511 and 67%), Hispanic or Latino (7,082 and 13.4%), Black or African American (3,095 and 5.84%), and Unknown (2,597 and 4.9%).

    The largest universities in Kansas by number of degrees awarded are University of Kansas (7,681 and 13.7%), Kansas State University (5,721 and 10.2%), and Wichita State University (4,576 and 8.15%).

    The most popular majors in Kansas are Liberal Arts & Sciences (7,121 and 12.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (3,743 and 6.66%), and Registered Nursing (2,050 and 3.65%).

    The median tuition costs are $32,420 for private four year colleges, and $7,529 and $17,714 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Kansas, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 200,169 (44% men and 56% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 200,169 students enrolled in Kansas, 44% men and 56% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 121,663 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      1,080 degrees awarded
    2. Elementary Education & Teaching
      949 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      823 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kansas was Registered Nursing with 1,080 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kansas according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Kansas
      7,681 degrees awarded
    2. Kansas State University
      5,721 degrees awarded
    3. Wichita State University
      4,576 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Kansas with 7,681 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 23,482 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas, which is 0.718 times less than the 32,687 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 35,511 degrees mean that there were 5.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7,082 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.853% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kansas in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (600k), Some college (536k), and Bachelors Degree (466k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Kansas was $217,200 in 2024, which is 0.653 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,400 to $217,200, a 6.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas is 67.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Kansas have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kansas. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.531%.

    Housing

    Property

    $217,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,343
    $788,409
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$6,289

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kansas the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.2% of the housing units in Kansas were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kansas compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $74,275
    Median Household Income
    ± $475
    1.17M
    Number of Households
    ± 8,151

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.17M households in Kansas grew to $74,275 from the previous year's value of $72,639.

    The following chart displays the households in Kansas distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Kansas
    0.458
    2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.8%)
    3. Carpooled (8.67%)

    In 2024, 75.4% of workers in Kansas drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.67%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Kansas have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Kansas have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Kansas distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kansas have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kansas. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.531%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas (323k out of 2.86M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kansas is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 13.1% of the children was living in poverty in Kansas. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 365 in Kansas. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.3% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Kansas.

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