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Overland Park

Kansas · 197,238 residents · 75.218 sq mi
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Overland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,629. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197,238
+32%since 2000
from 149,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,622 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K129K156K183K209K1990201020202024Overland Park
2024200K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,629
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,116 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,406
+54%since 2000
from $32,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(144,363)
Black4.5%(8,854)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(15,423)
Asian9.3%(18,311)
Other3.3%(6,510)
Diversity Score53.1%(104,691)
Diversity Score
53
+123%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overland Park, Kansas?

Overland Park, Kansas has about 197,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Overland Park, Kansas earns about $87,629 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 $295,800, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Overland Park, Kansas?

About 61.3% 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 4.3% 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 85,448 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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