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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Kansas City Metro

Kansas City, MO-KS · 14 counties · 2,192,035 residents · 7,256.518 sq mi
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Kansas City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,772. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,421.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,192,035
+21%since 2000
from 1,811,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+7%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.6M1.7M1.9M2.1M2.3M1990201020202024Kansas City
20242.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,772
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,731
+58%since 2000
from $23,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,421
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,526 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,425,666)
Black12.4%(224,698)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(93,243)
Asian1.6%(28,417)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(755,313)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,501,275)
Black11.8%(257,939)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(229,233)
Asian3%(66,670)
Other3.9%(84,449)
Diversity Score59.9%(1,312,792)
Segregation Score42.2%(924,814)
Diversity Score
60
+44%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

Kansas CityCENTRAL521,220Overland ParkCENTRAL203,677Kansas CityCENTRAL157,805LenexaCENTRAL60,506
What's inside

14 component counties

Jackson CountyCENTRAL732,994Johnson CountyCENTRAL636,906Clay CountyCENTRAL265,032Wyandotte CountyCENTRAL170,597Cass CountyCENTRAL115,859Platte CountyCENTRAL114,400Leavenworth County84,590Miami County36,240Lafayette County33,531Ray County23,398Clinton County21,661Bates County16,512Linn County9,950Caldwell County9,012
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Columbus
Pop 2,242,028
Indianapolis
Pop 2,205,695
Cincinnati
Pop 2,312,858
Nashville
Pop 2,197,416
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Income$84,300+19%
Home value$300,581+52%
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Income$83,841+18%
Home value$270,686+37%
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Income$82,044+16%
Home value$259,229+31%
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Income$88,637+25%
Home value$432,778+119%
Population2,197,416−3%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kansas City, MO-KS?

Kansas City, MO-KS has about 2,192,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kansas City, MO-KS?

The typical household in Kansas City, MO-KS earns about $70,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kansas City, MO-KS expensive?

In Kansas City, MO-KS, the median home is worth about $197,421, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Kansas City, MO-KS?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kansas City, MO-KS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kansas City, MO-KS?

About 9.9% of people in Kansas City, MO-KS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kansas City, MO-KS grown since 1990?

Yes, Kansas City, MO-KS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 577,501 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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