Kansas City is a city located in Wyandotte County Kansas. Kansas City has a 2024 population of 151,811. It is also the county seat of Wyandotte County. Kansas City is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 156,298 in 2020.
The average household income in Kansas City is $70,793 with a poverty rate of 17.37%. The median age in Kansas City is 34.1 years: 33.4 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kansas City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74,501 | 47.93% |
| Black or African American | 34,019 | 21.89% |
| Other race | 20,724 | 13.33% |
| Two or more races | 15,636 | 10.06% |
| Asian | 8,378 | 5.39% |
| Native American | 1,819 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 361 | 0.23% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 56,842 | 2.71 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 23,071 | 3.51 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 21,292 | 1.23 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Female | 8,969 | 3.85 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 3,510 | 3.55 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,209 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 8,115 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,380 | 12.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,044 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 31,350 | 31.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,811 | 9.94% |
| Some College | 20,769 | 21.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,696 | 38,574 | 11,170 |
| Hispanic | 24,650 | 14,474 | 2,022 |
| Black | 22,547 | 20,075 | 4,129 |
| Other Race | 11,067 | 5,845 | 640 |
| 2+ Races | 7,447 | 6,060 | 1,458 |
| Asian | 4,998 | 3,191 | 1,164 |
| Native American | 1,254 | 748 | 134 |
| Islander | 152 | 68 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,870 | $59,277 | $45,936 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,966 | $64,698 | $60,803 |
| High School Graduate | $38,517 | $42,087 | $32,400 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,377 | $36,509 | $23,053 |
| Overall | $40,362 | $44,961 | $35,808 |
| Some College | $39,502 | $46,481 | $35,852 |
$40,362
Average Earnings
$44,961
Average Male
$35,808
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.41% of Kansas City residents speak only English, while 30.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48,837 | 9,466 | 19.38% |
| Black | 33,614 | 8,192 | 24.37% |
| White | 55,724 | 6,850 | 12.29% |
| Other | 20,567 | 4,493 | 21.85% |
| Multiple | 15,479 | 2,131 | 13.77% |
| Asian | 8,345 | 1,455 | 17.44% |
| Native | 1,810 | 165 | 9.12% |
17.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.53%
Male Poverty Rate
19.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kansas City is Black, with 24.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kansas City is Native, with 9.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.69% |
| High School | 14.37% |
| Some College | 12.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.31% |
| Female Employed | 8.48% |
| Male Employed | 6.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,316 | $81,665 |
| Households | $56,120 | $70,793 |
| Married Families | $79,504 | $95,892 |
| Non Families | $33,680 | $46,118 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,871
Number of Veterans
6,101
Male Veterans
770
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,516 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,366 |
| First Gulf War | 979 |
| Korea | 251 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2,052 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,775 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,359 |
| 75+ | 1,095 |
| 18 to 34 | 590 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,994 | 7.01% |
| Black | 2,155 | 8.45% |
| 2+ Races | 410 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic | 385 | 1.26% |
| Other Race | 249 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.51%
Born in Kansas City
82.3%
Native Born
17.7%
Foreign Born
13%
Non Citizen
4.7%
Naturalized
82.3% of Kansas City residents were born in the United States, with 51.51% having been born in Kansas. 13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 146,203 | -1,121 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 147,324 | -1,122 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 148,446 | -1,122 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 149,568 | -1,121 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 150,689 | -1,122 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 151,811 | -1,122 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 152,933 | -305 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 153,238 | -1,525 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 154,763 | -1,535 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 156,298 | 2,810 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 153,488 | 103 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 153,385 | 497 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 152,888 | 280 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 152,608 | 1,024 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 151,584 | 1,392 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 150,192 | 1,231 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 148,961 | 1,467 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 147,494 | 1,243 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 146,251 | 370 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 145,881 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 146,866 | -2,901 | -1.94% |
| 1990 | 149,767 | -11,381 | -7.06% |
| 1980 | 161,148 | -7,065 | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 168,213 | 46,312 | 37.99% |
| 1960 | 121,901 | -7,652 | -5.91% |
| 1950 | 129,553 | 8,095 | 6.66% |
| 1940 | 121,458 | -399 | -0.33% |
| 1930 | 121,857 | 20,680 | 20.44% |
| 1920 | 101,177 | 18,846 | 22.89% |
| 1910 | 82,331 | 30,913 | 60.12% |
| 1900 | 51,418 | 13,102 | 34.19% |
| 1890 | 38,316 | 35,116 | 1097.38% |
| 1880 | 3,200 | 260 | 8.84% |
| 1870 | 2,940 | -143,263 | -97.99% |