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STATE · ADMITTED 1861 · 2020 ACS

Kansas

2,937,880 residents · 105 counties · 740 cities · 829 census tracts
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Kansas has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,937,880
+9%since 2000
from 2,688,418 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+6%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.4M2.6M2.7M2.9M3.0M1990201020202024Kansas
20242.9M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,091
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,624 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,798
+60%since 2000
from $20,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,233,997)
Black5.6%(151,407)
Hispanic / Latino7%(188,252)
Asian1.7%(46,301)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(887,561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(2,122,575)
Black5.6%(163,352)
Hispanic / Latino13%(382,603)
Asian2.9%(85,225)
Other4.2%(122,552)
Diversity Score54%(1,585,775)
Diversity Score
54
+63%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Wichita400,987
2.Overland Park203,677
3.Kansas City157,805
4.Olathe150,025
5.Topeka125,795
6.Lawrence96,367
7.Shawnee69,848
8.Lenexa60,506
9.Manhattan54,673
10.Salina46,094
11.Hutchinson39,595
12.Leavenworth37,012
Frequently asked

How many people live in Kansas?

Kansas has about 2,937,880 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kansas?

The typical household in Kansas earns about $61,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kansas expensive?

In Kansas, the median home is worth about $157,600, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Kansas?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kansas?

About 11.4% of people in Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 460,306 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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