Kansas City, MO-KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

2.18M

1.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

37.6

0.267% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.82%

0.535% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$73,299

5.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$211,900

8.11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1.12M

1.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kansas City, MO-KS had a population of 2.18M people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $73,299. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kansas City, MO-KS grew from 2.14M to 2.18M, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $69,240 to $73,299, a 5.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City, MO-KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%).

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 (3,692 degrees awarded in 2021), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,519 degrees), and Park University (2,692 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kansas City, MO-KS was $211,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

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 2.18M people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.83% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents were born outside of the country (149k people).

In 2021, there were 6.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.56M people) in Kansas City, MO-KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 259k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 95.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS was 96.3%, 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)
1.56M ± 1.31k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
259k ± 1.97k
White (Hispanic)
95.1k ± 2.95k

9.41%

Hispanic Population

205k people

9.41% of the people in Kansas City, MO-KS are hispanic (205k 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
119,909 ± 11,713 people
India
36,125 ± 6,551 people
China
27,069 ± 5,611 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri and Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 119,909 Missouri and Kansas residents, followed by India with 36,125 and China with 27,069.

Foreign-Born Population

6.83%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

149k people

6.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

147k people

As of 2021, 6.83% of Kansas City, MO-KS residents (149k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS was 6.84%, 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
39,528 ± 1,379
Gulf War (2001-)
26,820 ± 1,326
Gulf War (1990s)
18,723 ± 1,145

Kansas City, MO-KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kansas City, MO-KS employs 1.12M people. The largest industries in Kansas City, MO-KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (157,445 people), Retail Trade (121,651 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (104,796 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,490), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,417), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,778).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.12M

2021 Value

± 8,171

1.42%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City, MO-KS grew at a rate of 1.42%, from 1.1M employees to 1.12M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City, MO-KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (128,174 people), Management Occupations (127,706 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (113,322 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

1.12M

2021 Value

± 8,171

1.42%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City, MO-KS grew at a rate of 1.42%, from 1.1M employees to 1.12M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City, MO-KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (157,445 people), Retail Trade (121,651 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (104,796 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

$52,729

Median earning men ± $401

$37,845

Median earning women ± $377

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($74,214), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,671), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,446).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($51,172), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,647), and Public Administration ($48,537).

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 $51.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($46.2B) and Pharmaceuticals ($35.4B).

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.

$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

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

Comparatively, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% 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
$32.4B
Texas
$29.4B
California
$19.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri and Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $32.4B, followed by Texas with $29.4B and California and $19.7B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri and Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.63%).

Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kansas City, MO-KS. Showing the available data for Missouri and Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.63%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri and Kansas

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

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, 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 Representative 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 2021, universities in Kansas City, MO-KS awarded 21,796 degrees. The student population of Kansas City, MO-KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 75,486 male students and 94,546 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas City, MO-KS are White (12,409 and 58.9%), followed by Black or African American (2,659 and 12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2,466 and 11.7%), and Unknown (1,273 and 6.05%).

The largest universities in Kansas City, MO-KS by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Kansas City (3,692 and 16.9%), Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (3,519 and 16.1%), and Park University (2,692 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Kansas City, MO-KS are Liberal Arts & Sciences (4,144 and 19%), General Business Administration & Management (2,057 and 9.44%), and Registered Nursing (1,342 and 6.16%).

The median tuition costs in Kansas City, MO-KS are $13,315 for private four year colleges, and $9,579 and $26,331 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kansas City, MO-KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 170,032 (44.4% men and 55.6% 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 2021 there were 170,032 students enrolled in Kansas City, MO-KS, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 95,176 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
861 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
296 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
925 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kansas City, MO-KS was General Business Administration & Management with 861 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
3,692 degrees awarded
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
3,519 degrees awarded
Park University
2,692 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Kansas City with 3,692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 9,196 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas City, MO-KS, which is 0.73 times less than the 12,600 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 12,409 degrees mean that there were 4.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,659 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,692) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.683% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.07M), Some college (1.67M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

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 $211,900 in 2021, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $196,000 to $211,900, a 8.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City, MO-KS is 65.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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 $73,299. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas City, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $91,792 and $85,031.

Housing

Property

$211,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,497

$560,653

Median Property Taxes

±$5,295

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

65.3%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.3% of the housing units in Kansas City, MO-KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

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 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kansas City, MO-KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by St. Charles County, MO and Platte County, MO, with respective values of $91,792 and $85,031.

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.

$73,299

Median Household Income

± $660

859k

Number of Households

± 7,159

In 2021, the median household income of the 859k households in Kansas City, MO-KS grew to $73,299 from the previous year's value of $69,240.

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

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 0.46 and 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, 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 2021

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Carpooled (7.29%)

In 2021, 79% of workers in Kansas City, MO-KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.29%).

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 (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% 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

9.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City, MO-KS (211k out of 2.14M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

90.9% of the population of Kansas City, MO-KS has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 9.85% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.73% 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 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.13%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

9.85%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City, MO-KS grew by 2.16% from 8.93% to 9.13%.

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.