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North Kansas City

Missouri · 4,467 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 $36,351. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,900. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
4,467
−5%since 2000
from 4,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024North Kansas City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,351
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,674 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,179
+54%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
72.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+62%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(3,048)
Black12.6%(563)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(453)
Asian2.7%(120)
Other7.4%(331)
Diversity Score64.1%(2,862)
Diversity Score
64
+66%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Kansas City, Missouri?

North Kansas City, Missouri has about 4,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Kansas City, Missouri earns about $36,351 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 $157,900, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in North Kansas City, Missouri?

About 18.8% 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 11.1% 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 337 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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