Kansas City PUMA, KS

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2021 Population

168,333

1.74% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.1

0.59% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.7%

4.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,366

8.88% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$116,500

8.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

74,446

0.219% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kansas City PUMA, KS had a population of 168k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $52,366. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kansas City PUMA, KS grew from 165,447 to 168,333, a 1.74% increase and its median household income grew from $48,093 to $52,366, a 8.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.3%), White (Hispanic) (13.2%), Other (Hispanic) (11.1%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.05%).

28% of the households in Kansas City PUMA, 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.

88% of the residents in Kansas City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wyandotte County--Kansas City PUMA, 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 PUMA, KS was $116,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

Most people in Kansas City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Kansas City PUMA, KS borders Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, Overland Park (North), Prairie Village & Merriam Cities PUMA, KS, Kansas City (North Central), Gladstone City & North Kansas City PUMA, MO, Platte County PUMA, MO, and Kansas City (Central) PUMA, MO.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Kansas City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 168k people, from which 88% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.2% of Kansas City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (27.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.1k people) in Kansas City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kansas City PUMA, KS are Spanish (34,683 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,695 households), and Hmong (1,673 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,148

Women

50%

84,155

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,303 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

88%

2021 Citizenship

87.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88% of Kansas City PUMA, 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 PUMA, KS was 87.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
67.1k ± 318
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.2k ± 795
White (Hispanic)
22.3k ± 1.39k

29.7%

Hispanic Population

50k people

29.7% of the people in Kansas City PUMA, KS are hispanic (50k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,830 ± 2,855 people
Myanmar
2,023 ± 1,098 people
Honduras
1,787 ± 1,032 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 14,830 Kansas City PUMA, KS residents, followed by Myanmar with 2,023 and Honduras with 1,787.

Foreign-Born Population

16.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

16.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

As of 2021, 16.2% of Kansas City PUMA, KS residents (27.3k 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 PUMA, KS was 16.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
34,683 households (22.3%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,695 households (1.73%)
Hmong
1,673 households (1.08%)

28% of the households in Kansas City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kansas City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 22.3% of the households in Kansas City PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,961 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
1,556 ± 326
Gulf War (1990s)
928 ± 194

Kansas City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kansas City PUMA, KS employs 74.4k people. The largest industries in Kansas City PUMA, KS are Construction (6,679 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,522 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,722 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($98,360), National security & international affairs ($97,145), and Offices of physicians ($93,801).

Males in Kansas City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,155. The income inequality in Kansas City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.397, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,242

Women

47.4%

39,041

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Kansas City PUMA, KS in 2020 was 74,283 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kansas City PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

74.4k

2021 Value

0.219%

1 Year growth

± 0.219%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.219%, from 74.3k employees to 74.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City PUMA, KS, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,827 people), Cashiers (2,297 people), and Customer service representatives (2,243 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas City PUMA, 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

74.4k

2021 Value

0.219%

1 Year growth

± 0.219%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City PUMA, KS grew at a rate of 0.219%, from 74.3k employees to 74.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City PUMA, KS, are Construction (6,679 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,522 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,722 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Kansas City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,902

Median earning men ± $1,271

$31,556

Median earning women ± $1,008

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,484), Information ($54,625), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,933).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,008), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,132), and Information ($36,615).

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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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

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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 PUMA, KS awarded 1,216 degrees. The student population of Kansas City PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 Wyandotte County--Kansas City PUMA, 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 Wyandotte County--Kansas City PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 Wyandotte County--Kansas City PUMA, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 358 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wyandotte County--Kansas City PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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

Measure

In 2021, 2.07% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.73% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kansas City PUMA, KS in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (40.2k), Some college (27.6k), and Secondary Education (24.5k).

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 PUMA, KS was $116,500 in 2021, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,000 to $116,500, a 8.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City PUMA, KS is 59.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kansas City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kansas City PUMA, KS is $52,366. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

Housing

Property

$116,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,709

$36,460

Median Property Taxes

±$1,359

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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.9%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.9% of the housing units in Kansas City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kansas City PUMA, 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 PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kansas City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $118,528, followed by Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS and Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $96,323 and $95,818.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kansas City PUMA, 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.

$52,366

Median Household Income

± $1,330

60.9k

Number of Households

± 1,816

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.9k households in Kansas City PUMA, KS grew to $52,366 from the previous year's value of $48,093.

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City PUMA, 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

0.397

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas City PUMA, KS

0.388

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas City PUMA, KS

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas City PUMA, KS was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.35% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (6.29%)

In 2021, 78% of workers in Kansas City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (6.29%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Kansas City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City PUMA, KS (29.4k out of 166k 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 Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kansas City PUMA, 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

82.7% of the population of Kansas City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 41.8% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 9.14% on Medicare, 8.53% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.3%

Uninsured

41.8%

Employer Coverage

21.8%

Medicaid

9.14%

Medicare

8.53%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City PUMA, KS grew by 1.11% from 17.1% to 17.3%.

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