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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Kansas City

Missouri · 4,714 residents · 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 $28,674. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,714
+14%since 1990
from 4,130 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.7
−12%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024North Kansas City
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.8%(273)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 94.3%(205)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.7%(220)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.6%(263)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 2410.3%(486)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3418.4%(869)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.9%(748)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412%(564)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(420)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.7%(316)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.6%(265)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.8%(85)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,674
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,856 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,967
+33%since 1990
from $14,252 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $384 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
76.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,935)
Black1.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(108)
Asian1.1%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(3,673)
Black3.9%(185)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(398)
Asian4.2%(200)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(251)
Bolivian0.9%(45)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan4.7%(236)
Chamorro4.2%(211)
Ancestry
German15.9%(794)
Irish11%(546)
English9.8%(488)
Italian6.1%(302)
Scotch-Irish3.7%(185)
French3.3%(163)
Swedish2.4%(121)
Scottish2.4%(118)
American1.8%(90)
Polish1.6%(80)
Dutch1.4%(69)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.1%(55)
Austrian0.6%(31)
British0.6%(28)
Welsh0.5%(24)
Arab0.3%(14)
Iraqi0.3%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.7%(816)
Married33.8%(662)
Widowed3%(59)
Divorced21.5%(420)
Women 15+
Never married30.5%(640)
Married37.5%(787)
Widowed14.7%(308)
Divorced17.4%(365)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Kansas City, Missouri?

North Kansas City, Missouri has about 4,714 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Kansas City, Missouri earns about $28,674 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in North Kansas City, Missouri?

About 13.4% 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 12.5% 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 584 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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