Overland Park is a city located in Johnson County Kansas. Overland Park has a 2024 population of 196,874. Overland Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 197,734 in 2020.
The average household income in Overland Park is $134,857 with a poverty rate of 4.25%. The median age in Overland Park is 38.4 years: 37.1 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to a projection by the Wichita State University, the population of Kansas will increase 22% by 2064 to 3.5 million. Nearly one-third of Kansans are expected to live in Johnson County, including Overland Park and Kansas City. The population of the county is projected to increase 91% to 1.1 million by 2064.
Overland Park has a history dating back to 1905 when the founder, William Strang, Jr., plotting subdivisions on a former military road. He eventually developed what became the city’s downtown area. Overland Park was incorporated in 1960 with a population of 28,000. By 1990, the population had grown to almost 112,000. Within a decade, it was the second largest city in Kansas after Witchita when it surpassed Kansas City.
Overland Park’s growth can be attributed more to annexation and later development of “greenfield” land than to natural population growth. The city has added more than 8 square miles of annexed land which has caused the state to change its laws governing annexation to require a majority vote by affected residents in the future. Over the last decade, Overland Park has received awards for its economy, low tax rate, public safety record, and quality of life, all of which have contributed to the city’s growth.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Overland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155,228 | 78.93% |
| Asian | 17,774 | 9.04% |
| Two or more races | 10,327 | 5.25% |
| Black or African American | 9,547 | 4.85% |
| Other race | 3,341 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 294 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 165 | 0.08% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 82,211 | 2.37 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 41,792 | 3.08 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 31,539 | 1.24 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Female | 6,237 | 3.11 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 2,643 | 3 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,008 | 1.47% |
| Associates Degree | 8,485 | 6.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50,802 | 37.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 34,350 | 25.21% |
| High School Graduate | 16,013 | 11.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,839 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 22,735 | 16.69% |
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 | 107,142 | 105,405 | 68,416 |
| Asian | 11,855 | 11,444 | 9,464 |
| Hispanic | 7,449 | 6,443 | 2,620 |
| Black | 6,641 | 6,058 | 2,676 |
| 2+ Races | 4,646 | 4,420 | 2,761 |
| Other Race | 2,193 | 1,770 | 498 |
| Native American | 194 | 175 | 65 |
| Islander | 79 | 79 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,936 | $85,177 | $59,324 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,236 | $108,367 | $72,557 |
| High School Graduate | $38,794 | $43,708 | $35,391 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,385 | $46,250 | $28,537 |
| Overall | $66,164 | $78,355 | $54,930 |
| Some College | $50,965 | $57,413 | $44,309 |
$66,164
Average Earnings
$78,355
Average Male
$54,930
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.11% of Overland Park residents speak only English, while 14.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 147,555 | 5,485 | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 13,743 | 1,012 | 7.36% |
| Black | 9,359 | 846 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 17,725 | 669 | 3.77% |
| Other | 3,329 | 498 | 14.96% |
| Multiple | 10,288 | 447 | 4.34% |
| Native | 290 | 15 | 5.17% |
4.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.55%
Male Poverty Rate
4.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Overland Park is Other, with 14.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Overland Park is White, with 3.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.04% |
| High School | 5.38% |
| Some College | 5.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.23% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
| Male Employed | 2.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,868 | $167,687 |
| Households | $100,876 | $134,857 |
| Married Families | $145,428 | $182,602 |
| Non Families | $62,475 | $78,540 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
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
8,418
Number of Veterans
7,885
Male Veterans
533
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,027 |
| First Gulf War | 1,555 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,466 |
| Korea | 914 |
| World War II | 217 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,822 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,938 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,610 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,456 |
| 18 to 34 | 592 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,525 | 6.1% |
| Black | 421 | 5.33% |
| Hispanic | 388 | 4.34% |
| 2+ Races | 296 | 5.2% |
| Other Race | 108 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 17 | 7.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
36.84%
Born in Overland Park
88.59%
Native Born
11.41%
Foreign Born
5.88%
Non Citizen
5.53%
Naturalized
88.59% of Overland Park residents were born in the United States, with 36.84% having been born in Kansas. 5.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 195,799 | -215 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 196,014 | -215 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 196,229 | -215 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 196,444 | -215 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 196,659 | -215 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 196,874 | -215 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 197,089 | -616 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 197,705 | 95 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 197,610 | -124 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 197,734 | 2,055 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 195,679 | 2,661 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 193,018 | 1,448 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 191,570 | 2,081 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 189,489 | 3,118 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 186,371 | 2,270 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 184,101 | 3,071 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 181,030 | 2,278 | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 178,752 | 2,678 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 176,074 | 2,025 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 174,049 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 149,080 | 37,290 | 33.36% |
| 1990 | 111,790 | 30,006 | 36.69% |
| 1980 | 81,784 | 3,850 | 4.94% |
| 1970 | 77,934 | 56,824 | 269.18% |
| 1960 | 21,110 | 18,610 | 744.4% |
| 1940 | 2,500 | -193,299 | -98.72% |