Kansas City, KS

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2021 Population

155,745

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.8

0.896% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.4%

4.13% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,707

9.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$112,500

11.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

71,721

1.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kansas City, KS had a population of 156k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $50,707. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kansas City, KS grew from 153,014 to 155,745, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $46,424 to $50,707, a 9.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.4%), White (Hispanic) (13.9%), Other (Hispanic) (11.7%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.43%).

None of the households in Kansas City, KS 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.

87.3% of the residents in Kansas City, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kansas City, KS are Kansas City Kansas Community College (1,128 degrees awarded in 2021) and Donnelly College (88 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kansas City, KS was $112,500, and the homeownership rate was 58.6%.

Most people in Kansas City, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas City, KS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kansas City, KS is home to a population of 156k people, from which 87.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.2% of Kansas City, KS residents were born outside of the country (26.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.8k people) in Kansas City, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.3%

2021 Citizenship

86.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.3% of Kansas City, KS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas City, KS was 86.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kansas City, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.8k ± 781
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.3k ± 844
White (Hispanic)
21.6k ± 1.35k

31.2%

Hispanic Population

48.6k people

31.2% of the people in Kansas City, KS are hispanic (48.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kansas City, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

17.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.7k people

17.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.7k people

As of 2021, 17.2% of Kansas City, KS residents (26.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kansas City, KS was 17.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kansas City, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,754 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
1,414 ± 310
Gulf War (1990s)
769 ± 192

Kansas City, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kansas City, KS employs 71.7k people. The largest industries in Kansas City, KS are Manufacturing (9,369 people), Retail Trade (8,032 people), and Construction (7,967 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($72,833), Utilities ($68,784), and Public Administration ($58,783).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

71.7k

2021 Value

± 2,018

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 3.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City, KS grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 70.6k employees to 71.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,153 people), Production Occupations (6,971 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (6,611 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas City, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

71.7k

2021 Value

± 2,018

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 3.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City, KS grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 70.6k employees to 71.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City, KS, are Manufacturing (9,369 people), Retail Trade (8,032 people), and Construction (7,967 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas City, KS, though some of these residents may live in Kansas City, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,093

Median earning men ± $1,124

$30,831

Median earning women ± $1,030

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,221), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,053), and Information ($52,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,381), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,153), and Information ($35,690).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

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

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

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kansas City, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kansas City, KS awarded 1,216 degrees. The student population of Kansas City, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,152 male students and 3,070 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas City, KS are White (494 and 44.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (272 and 24.4%), Black or African American (191 and 17.1%), and Two or More Races (70 and 6.27%).

The largest universities in Kansas City, KS by number of degrees awarded are Kansas City Kansas Community College (1,128 and 92.8%) and Donnelly College (88 and 7.24%).

The most popular majors in Kansas City, KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (358 and 29.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (187 and 15.4%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (72 and 5.92%).

The median tuition cost in Kansas City, KS for private four year colleges is $8,375.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,222 students enrolled in Kansas City, KS, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,109 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
358 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degree-majors awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kansas City, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 358 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kansas City Kansas Community College
1,128 degrees awarded
Donnelly College
88 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kansas City Kansas Community College with 1,128 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 473 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas City, KS, which is 0.637 times less than the 743 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 494 degrees mean that there were 1.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 272 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,375) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kansas City, KS was $112,500 in 2021, which is 0.459 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $101,300 to $112,500, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City, KS is 58.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kansas City, KS have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas City, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kansas City, KS is $50,707. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Kansas City, KS was Census Tract 448.04 with a value of $124,292, followed by Census Tract 448.03 and Census Tract 447.04, with respective values of $101,739 and $84,545.

Housing

Property

$112,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,791

$33,002

Median Property Taxes

±$1,299

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 City, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kansas City, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.6% of the housing units in Kansas City, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 448.04
Census Tract 448.03
Census Tract 447.04

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kansas City, KS was Census Tract 448.04 with a value of $124,292, followed by Census Tract 448.03 and Census Tract 447.04, with respective values of $101,739 and $84,545.

The following map shows all of the places in Kansas City, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,707

Median Household Income

± $1,597

56.3k

Number of Households

± 1,765

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.3k households in Kansas City, KS grew to $50,707 from the previous year's value of $46,424.

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City, KS 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kansas City, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Worked At Home (6.08%)

In 2021, 77.6% of workers in Kansas City, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (6.08%).

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.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas City, KS have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in Kansas City, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kansas City, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City, KS (28.3k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kansas City, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.1% of the population of Kansas City, KS has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 9.08% on Medicare, 8.43% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyandotte County, KS see 1946 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.5% decrease from the previous year (2175 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2504 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 578 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wyandotte County, KS.

1,946 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyandotte County, KS

Primary care physicians in Wyandotte County, KS see an average of 1,946 patients per year. This represents a 10.5% decrease from the previous year (2,175 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wyandotte County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.9%

Uninsured

40.7%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

9.08%

Medicare

8.43%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City, KS grew by 0.483% from 17.8% to 17.9%.

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