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Western 49-63

Missouri · Kansas City · 7,208 residents · 1.358 sq mi
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The short version

Western 49-63 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $418,834. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% more than the Kansas City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Western 49-63; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,208
Population density
5,308 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,690
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$64,786
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,834
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,732
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(5,992)
Black2.5%(181)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(596)
Asian3.5%(250)
Other2.6%(189)
Diversity Score37.4%(2,699)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(5,992)
Black2.5%(181)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(596)
Asian3.5%(250)
Other2.6%(189)
Diversity Score37.4%(2,699)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
5.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Central Business District - DowntownCountry Club PlazaEast Community Team NorthEast Community Team SouthEastern 49-63Independence PlazaLinwood Homeowner - IvanhoeLittle Blue ValleyNorth India MoundNorth Town Fork CreekOak Park NorthwestSouthmorelandNeighborhoods in Kansas City
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri?

Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri has about 7,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri?

The typical household in Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri earns about $101,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri expensive?

In Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $418,834, and the typical rent is about $1,732 a month.

How educated are people in Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 76.4% of adults age 25 and over in Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 11.2% of people in Western 49-63, Kansas City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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