Kansas City, MO-KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

2.14M

0.923% 1-year growth

2018 Median Age

37.3

0.539% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.88%

6.08% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$69,240

3.91% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$196,000

6.93% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

1.1M

1.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kansas City, MO-KS had a population of 2.14M people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $69,240. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kansas City, MO-KS grew from 2.12M to 2.14M, a 0.923% increase and its median household income grew from $66,632 to $69,240, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City, MO-KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (72%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12%), White (Hispanic) (5.12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%).

None of the households in Kansas City, MO-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.

96.3% of the residents in Kansas City, MO-KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kansas City, MO-KS are University of Missouri-Kansas City (3,558 degrees awarded in 2020), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,506 degrees), and Johnson County Community College (3,016 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kansas City, MO-KS was $196,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%.

Most people in Kansas City, MO-KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas City, MO-KS was 2 cars per household.

Kansas City, MO-KS borders Atchison, KS, Lawrence, KS, Marshall, MO, Ottawa, KS, St. Joseph, MO-KS, Sedalia, MO, Topeka, KS, and Warrensburg, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Kansas City, MO-KS is home to a population of 2.14M people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.84% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents were born outside of the country (147k people).

In 2020, there were 5.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.54M people) in Kansas City, MO-KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 258k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 110k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

96.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.3% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City, MO-KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.54M ± 1.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
258k ± 1.87k
White (Hispanic)
110k ± 2.88k

9.21%

Hispanic Population

197k people

9.21% of the people in Kansas City, MO-KS are hispanic (197k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
122,049 ± 11,817 people
India
35,122 ± 6,451 people
China
27,664 ± 5,659 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri and Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 122,049 Missouri and Kansas residents, followed by India with 35,122 and China with 27,664.

Foreign-Born Population

6.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

147k people

6.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

146k people

As of 2020, 6.84% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents (147k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS was 6.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
40,939 ± 1,260
Gulf War (2001-)
25,400 ± 1,230
Gulf War (1990s)
18,410 ± 1,087

Kansas City, MO-KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kansas City, MO-KS employs 1.1M people. The largest industries in Kansas City, MO-KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (152,331 people), Retail Trade (121,347 people), and Manufacturing (104,197 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,385), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,953), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($62,656).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,900. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.1M

2020 Value

± 8,234

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 0.986%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kansas City, MO-KS grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 1.09M employees to 1.1M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City, MO-KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (128,194 people), Management Occupations (121,117 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (113,856 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas City, MO-KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.1M

2020 Value

± 8,234

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 0.986%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kansas City, MO-KS grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 1.09M employees to 1.1M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City, MO-KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (152,331 people), Retail Trade (121,347 people), and Manufacturing (104,197 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas City, MO-KS, though some of these residents may live in Kansas City, MO-KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,086

Median earning men ± $385

$35,450

Median earning women ± $377

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($70,822), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,003), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,881).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($50,325), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,808), and Public Administration ($45,421).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

23,755
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
15,255
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
13,590
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$21.8M
Manufacturing
$19M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$15.5M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri and Kansas to other states, or from other states to Missouri and Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri and Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $51.1B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($43.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($34.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

$229B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

76.8% growth

$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $229B. This is expected to increase 76.8% to $406B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri and Kansas to other states, or from other states to Missouri and Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$34.2B
Texas
$30B
California
$20.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri and Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $30B and California and $20.4B.

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

Civics

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

Missouri and Kansas is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Missouri and Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Roy Blunt, Josh Hawley, Jerry Moran, and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Missouri and 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 Missouri and Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Missouri and Kansas

Missouri and Kansas is currently represented by 12 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 Missouri and Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Kansas City, MO-KS awarded 21,600 degrees. The student population of Kansas City, MO-KS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 37,487 male students and 46,472 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas City, MO-KS are White (12,463 and 59.6%), followed by Black or African American (2,790 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2,153 and 10.3%), and Unknown (1,339 and 6.4%).

The largest universities in Kansas City, MO-KS by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Kansas City (3,558 and 16.5%), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,506 and 16.2%), and Johnson County Community College (3,016 and 14%).

The most popular majors in Kansas City, MO-KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (4,022 and 18.6%), General Business Administration & Management (1,906 and 8.82%), and Registered Nursing (1,290 and 5.97%).

The median tuition costs in Kansas City, MO-KS are $12,729 for private four year colleges, and $9,198 and $25,299 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Kansas City, MO-KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 83,959 (44.6% men and 55.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 83,959 students enrolled in Kansas City, MO-KS, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 46,489 records, of which 54.6% were women and 45.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
847 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
342 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
869 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kansas City, MO-KS was General Business Administration & Management with 847 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Missouri-Kansas City
3,558 degrees awarded
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
3,506 degrees awarded
Johnson County Community College
3,016 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Kansas City with 3,558 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 9,116 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas City, MO-KS, which is 0.73 times less than the 12,484 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 12,463 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,790 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

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,587) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,560) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

Measure

In 2020, 0.635% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.556% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.07M), Some college (1.7M), and Bachelors Degree (1.26M).

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, MO-KS was $196,000 in 2020, which is 0.853 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $183,300 to $196,000, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City, MO-KS is 65.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kansas City, MO-KS have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas City, MO-KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kansas City, MO-KS is $69,240. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas City, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,650, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $87,644 and $82,448.

Housing

Property

$196,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$1,315

$549,700

Median Property Taxes

±$5,352

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, MO-KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.2%

Homeownership

2020

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.2% of the housing units in Kansas City, MO-KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kansas City, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $91,650, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $87,644 and $82,448.

The following map shows all of the counties in Kansas City, MO-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.

$69,240

Median Household Income

± $604

843k

Number of Households

± 6,933

In 2020, the median household income of the 843k households in Kansas City, MO-KS grew to $69,240 from the previous year's value of $66,632.

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City, MO-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, MO-KS is from Missouri and Kansas.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.458

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.457 and income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Worked At Home (7.85%)
Carpooled (7.62%)

In 2020, 81.4% of workers in Kansas City, MO-KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.85%) and those who carpooled to work (7.62%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas City, MO-KS have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Kansas City, MO-KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kansas City, MO-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, MO-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, MO-KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City, MO-KS (208k out of 2.11M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

91.1% of the population of Kansas City, MO-KS has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 9.92% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1422 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1430 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1672 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 491 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Kansas see 1278 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1295 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1661 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 489 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri and Kansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri and Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri and Kansas.

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,422 patients per year. This represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1,430 patients).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,295 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri and Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.93%

Uninsured

55.9%

Employer Coverage

9.92%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS declined by 0.135% from 8.95% to 8.93%.

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