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Overland Park

Kansas · 173,372 residents · 75.218 sq mi
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Overland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,513. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $222,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173,372
+16%since 2000
from 149,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,305 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K129K156K183K209K1990201020202024Overland Park
2024200K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,513
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,116 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,319
+23%since 2000
from $32,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(131,782)
Black2.5%(3,729)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(5,620)
Asian3.8%(5,687)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(35,542)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(140,087)
Black4.2%(7,357)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(10,911)
Asian6.3%(10,846)
Other2.5%(4,348)
Diversity Score42.3%(73,284)
Diversity Score
42
+77%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overland Park, Kansas?

Overland Park, Kansas has about 173,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Overland Park, Kansas?

The typical household in Overland Park, Kansas earns about $71,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Overland Park, Kansas expensive?

In Overland Park, Kansas, the median home is worth about $222,700, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Overland Park, Kansas?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in Overland Park, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Overland Park, Kansas?

About 4.9% of people in Overland Park, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Overland Park, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Overland Park, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61,582 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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