Kansas

State

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2023 Population
2.94M
0.0561% 1-year growth
2023 Median Household Income
$72,639
4.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1.39M
0.183% 1-year growth

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.27%), White (Hispanic) (4.55%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.93%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%).

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

95.9% of the residents in Kansas are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kansas are University of Kansas (7,809 degrees awarded in 2023), Kansas State University (5,872 degrees), and Wichita State University (3,988 degrees).

Kansas borders Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

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Population & Diversity

Kansas is home to a population of 2.94M people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNM% of Kansas residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.16M people) in Kansas than any other race or ethnicity. There were 155k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 134k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Kansas are Spanish (221,988 households), Vietnamese (12,542 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (11,278 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex *(USED)
The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
  1. N/A
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  2. N/A
    N/A
  3. N/A
    N/A

In N/A there were N/A residents in Kansas.

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Residents by Gender and Age

1,463,668
Women
49.8%
1,473,901
Men
50.2%

The resident population of United States in N/A was 2,937,569 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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Citizenship

95.9%
2023 Citizenship
95.9%
2022 Citizenship

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.16M ± 1.69k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    155k ± 2.24k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    134k ± 4.46k
13.3%
Hispanic Population
390k people

In 2023, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.16M people) in Kansas than any other race or ethnicity. There were 155k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 134k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.3% of the people in Kansas are hispanic (390k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    83,075 ± 6,976 people
  2. India
    12,929 ± 2,785 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,325 ± 2,490 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 83,075 Kansas residents, followed by India with 12,929 and Vietnam with 10,325.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    221,988 households (8.05%)
  2. Vietnamese
    12,542 households (0.455%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    11,278 households (0.409%)

12.1% of the households in Kansas reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kansas was Spanish. 8.05% of the households in Kansas reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    52,416 ± 1,603
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    40,675 ± 1,739
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    21,951 ± 980

Kansas has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Kansas employs 1.39M people. In 2023, the largest industries in Kansas were Elementary & secondary schools (101,707 people), Construction (80,545 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (78,940 people), and the highest paying industries were Textile & fabric finishing & coating mills ($132,709), Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($126,924), and Railroad rolling stock manufacturing ($123,259).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,030. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is approximately the same as than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
656,062
Women
47.1%
737,278
Men
52.9%

The workforce of Kansas in 2023 was 1,393,340 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

In 2023 there were N/A people working in Kansas. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were N/A.

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Occupations

1.39M
2023 Value
0.183%
1 Year growth
± 0.183%

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.39M
2023 Value
0.183%
1 Year growth
± 0.183%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas, are Elementary & secondary schools (101,707 people), Construction (80,545 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (78,940 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas, though some of these residents may live in Kansas and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Establishments by Size

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

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Payroll by Industry Sector

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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

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

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Interstate Trade

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

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kansas awarded 53,670 degrees. The student population of Kansas in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 85,466 male students and 107,543 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas are White (34,381 and 67.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6,341 and 12.4%), Black or African American (3,069 and 5.99%), and Unknown (2,926 and 5.71%).

The median tuition costs in Kansas are $31,900 for private four year colleges, and $7,247 and $17,472 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 193,009 students enrolled in Kansas, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 118,433 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Elementary Education & Teaching
    934 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    1,162 degrees awarded
  3. General Finance
    951 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kansas was Elementary Education & Teaching with 934 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Kansas
    7,809 degrees awarded
  2. Kansas State University
    5,872 degrees awarded
  3. Wichita State University
    3,988 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Kansas with 7,809 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 22,475 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas, which is 0.72 times less than the 31,195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 34,381 degrees mean that there were 5.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6,341 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,978) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In N/A, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kansas in N/A were N/A.

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Housing & Living

Median household income in Kansas is $72,639. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas was Johnson County, KS with a value of $107,261, followed by Miami County, KS and Pottawatomie County, KS, with respective values of $88,000 and $87,694.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (N/A)
  1. Johnson County, KS
  2. Miami County, KS
  3. Pottawatomie County, KS

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (N/A) in Kansas was Johnson County, KS with a value of $107,261, followed by Miami County, KS and Pottawatomie County, KS, with respective values of $88,000 and $87,694.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$72,639
Median Household Income
± $453
1.16M
Number of Households
± 7,953

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Wage Distribution

0.458
2023 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2023, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.893% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was approximately the same as than the national average of N/A. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (76.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.7%)
  3. Carpooled (8.53%)

In 2023, 76.7% of workers in Kansas drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.53%).

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Commute Time

N/A minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas have a similar commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Kansas have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

N/A
Average Number

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

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

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Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

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

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Health

91.1% of the population of Kansas has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.16% on military or VA plans.

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

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

8.86%
Uninsured
52.3%
Employer Coverage
11.1%
Medicaid
12.6%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
2.16%
Military or VA

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.9 in Kansas.

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Health Behaviors

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Clinical Care

Indicator

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

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