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Basehor

Kansas · 6,896 residents · 7.144 sq mi
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Basehor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,906. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,658 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,900. Households here earn about 39% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,896
+208%since 2000
from 2,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
965 / sq mi
+208%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Basehor
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,906
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,831 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,018
+74%since 2000
from $20,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.6%(149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(5,929)
Black2.3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(369)
Asian1.1%(77)
Other2%(135)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,773)
Diversity Score
26
+287%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basehor, Kansas?

Basehor, Kansas has about 6,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basehor, Kansas?

The typical household in Basehor, Kansas earns about $84,906 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 $237,900, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Basehor, Kansas?

About 32.6% 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 7.2% 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 5,290 residents, a change of about 329 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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