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North Kansas City

Missouri · 5,613 residents (2025 est.) · 4.373 sq mi
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North Kansas City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,983
+6%since 2000
from 4,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,613 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024North Kansas City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,682
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,674 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,626
+125%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+8%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
74.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+49%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(3,673)
Black3.9%(185)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(398)
Asian4.2%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(1,820)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(3,082)
Black16.9%(844)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(312)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(745)
Diversity Score70.3%(3,504)
Diversity Score
70
+82%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Kansas City, Missouri?

North Kansas City, Missouri has about 4,983 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Kansas City, Missouri?

The typical household in North Kansas City, Missouri earns about $49,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Kansas City, Missouri expensive?

In North Kansas City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $197,500, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in North Kansas City, Missouri?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Kansas City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Kansas City, Missouri?

About 9.1% of people in North Kansas City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Kansas City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, North Kansas City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 853 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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