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Basehor

Kansas · 8,249 residents (2025 est.) · 7.144 sq mi
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Basehor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,769. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,253 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $349,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 57% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,491
+235%since 2000
from 2,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
+96%since 2009
from 536 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Basehor
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(477)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(462)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(504)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(577)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(440)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(932)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.6%(1,090)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(973)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.6%(721)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.1%(681)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(352)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.8%(282)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,769
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,831 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,244
+133%since 2000
from $20,731 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+5%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,257
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,154)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(36)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(6,428)
Black0.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(739)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other3.1%(229)
Diversity Score
32
+404%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(378)
Cuban1.7%(131)
Spaniard1.5%(113)
Puerto Rican1.2%(88)
Costa Rican0.3%(22)
Asian origin
Laotian0.4%(30)
Chinese0.1%(6)
Ancestry
German25.6%(1,915)
English20%(1,499)
Irish11.4%(857)
American5.9%(441)
French2.2%(163)
Italian2.1%(157)
Greek1.5%(112)
Polish1.4%(108)
Russian1%(78)
Dutch0.9%(66)
Swedish0.8%(61)
Croatian0.8%(60)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.8%(60)
Scottish0.5%(40)
Norwegian0.5%(34)
Portuguese0.3%(23)
Belgian0.3%(22)
Welsh0.3%(21)
Danish0.3%(19)
Slovak0.3%(19)
British0.2%(12)
Swiss0.2%(12)
Czech0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(1,059)
Married55.7%(1,886)
Widowed1.7%(59)
Divorced11.4%(385)
Women 15+
Never married19.5%(519)
Married65.3%(1,737)
Widowed8%(213)
Divorced7.1%(190)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basehor, Kansas?

Basehor, Kansas has about 7,491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basehor, Kansas?

The typical household in Basehor, Kansas earns about $116,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Basehor, Kansas expensive?

In Basehor, Kansas, the median home is worth about $349,900, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.

How educated are people in Basehor, Kansas?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Basehor, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Basehor, Kansas?

About 7.0% of people in Basehor, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Basehor, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Basehor, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,885 residents, a change of about 366 percent over that period.

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