Kansas City, KS

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Kansas City Overview

155,438
TOTAL POPULATION
78,302
MALE POPULATION
77,136
FEMALE POPULATION
101.51
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,034
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,316
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,120
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,636
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
77,241
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kansas City Zip Codes

Kansas City Area Codes

Race in Kansas City

The most populous races in Kansas City are White / Caucasian (74,501 | 47.9%), Hispanic or Latino (49,190 | 31.7%), and Black / African American (34,019 | 21.9%).
Race in Kansas City
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,3785.4%
Black / African American34,01921.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific3610.2%
Hispanic or Latino49,19031.7%
Native / Alaskan1,8191.2%
White / Caucasian74,50147.9%
Two or more Races15,63610.1%
Some other Race20,72413.3%
Total155,438100.0%

Ancestry in Kansas City

The most populous ancestries reported in Kansas City are Mexican (40,486 | 26.1%), German (16,460 | 10.6%), Irish (10,031 | 6.5%), English (8,469 | 5.4%), and Central American (5,643 | 3.6%), together accounting for 52.2% of all Kansas City residents.
Ancestry in Kansas City
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,5391.6%
Alaskan Athabascan270.0%
American4,3172.8%
Apache910.1%
Arab1420.1%
Arapaho90.0%
Argentinean40.0%
Armenian460.0%
Australian580.0%
Austrian1300.1%
Bangladeshi2,2391.4%
Barbadian110.0%
Basque450.0%
Belgian1180.1%
Bhutanese1830.1%
Blackfeet3030.2%
Bolivian480.0%
Brazilian360.0%
British4060.3%
Burmese1390.1%
Cajun280.0%
Canadian2490.2%
Celtic270.0%
Central American5,6433.6%
Central American Indian7840.5%
Cherokee9880.6%
Chickasaw200.0%
Chippewa60.0%
Choctaw2360.2%
Colombian870.1%
Comanche40.0%
Costa Rican260.0%
Creek240.0%
Croatian6980.4%
Crow550.0%
Cuban7460.5%
Czech4800.3%
Czechoslovakian1910.1%
Danish3900.3%
Delaware500.0%
Dominican1770.1%
Dutch1,0780.7%
Eastern European3640.2%
Ecuadorian770.1%
Egyptian100.0%
English8,4695.4%
Ethiopian530.0%
European1,1750.8%
French1,8861.2%
French Canadian2570.2%
German16,46010.6%
German Russian230.0%
Ghanaian730.1%
Greek2430.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro190.0%
Guatemalan2,4871.6%
Haitian420.0%
Honduran1,8061.2%
Hopi70.0%
Hungarian230.0%
Indian (Asian)5900.4%
Indonesian3,0532.0%
Iranian230.0%
Iraqi130.0%
Irish10,0316.5%
Iroquois370.0%
Israeli200.0%
Italian2,1151.4%
Jamaican1500.1%
Japanese60.0%
Kenyan320.0%
Kiowa10.0%
Korean4700.3%
Lebanese40.0%
Liberian410.0%
Lithuanian790.1%
Malaysian4670.3%
Mexican40,48626.1%
Mexican American Indian6020.4%
Mongolian160.0%
Moroccan380.0%
Native Hawaiian1140.1%
Navajo100.0%
Nicaraguan300.0%
Nigerian1080.1%
Northern European620.0%
Norwegian8530.5%
Osage240.0%
Pakistani1560.1%
Palestinian90.0%
Panamanian180.0%
Pennsylvania German60.0%
Peruvian200.0%
Polish1,4840.9%
Portuguese1260.1%
Potawatomi900.1%
Puerto Rican8500.5%
Romanian290.0%
Russian3170.2%
Salvadoran1,1330.7%
Samoan260.0%
Scandinavian3650.2%
Scotch-Irish7850.5%
Scottish9880.6%
Serbian1210.1%
Sioux760.1%
Slavic250.0%
Slovak270.0%
Slovene980.1%
Somali950.1%
South American3040.2%
Spaniard3240.2%
Spanish1230.1%
Sri Lankan3970.3%
Subsaharan African3,2312.1%
Sudanese260.0%
Swedish8440.5%
Swiss1070.1%
Thai5000.3%
Tlingit-Haida250.0%
Turkish90.0%
Ugandan980.1%
Ukrainian480.0%
Uruguayan680.0%
Vietnamese340.0%
Welsh4010.3%
West Indian1150.1%
Yugoslavian1060.1%
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Immigrants in Kansas City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kansas City came from Latin America (20,068 | 12.9%), Central America (19,511 | 12.6%), Mexico (15,212 | 9.8%), Asia (5,158 | 3.3%), and South Eastern Asia (3,585 | 2.3%), together accounting for 40.9% of all Kansas City residents.
Immigrants in Kansas City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,4470.9%
Argentina40.0%
Asia5,1583.3%
Australia440.0%
Bangladesh340.0%
Barbados110.0%
Bolivia480.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina570.0%
Brazil660.0%
Cambodia60.0%
Canada620.0%
Caribbean2780.2%
Central America19,51112.6%
China3360.2%
Colombia460.0%
Congo3150.2%
Costa Rica220.0%
Cuba1020.1%
Dominican Republic130.0%
Eastern Africa7110.5%
Eastern Asia4320.3%
Eastern Europe1580.1%
Ecuador770.1%
El Salvador7710.5%
England280.0%
Eritrea440.0%
Ethiopia450.0%
Europe5140.3%
France820.1%
Germany430.0%
Ghana200.0%
Guatemala1,7271.1%
Haiti250.0%
Honduras1,6161.0%
Hong Kong60.0%
India2630.2%
Iran70.0%
Iraq810.1%
Jamaica1010.1%
Japan300.0%
Jordan150.0%
Kenya1020.1%
Korea660.0%
Laos8210.5%
Latin America20,06812.9%
Liberia410.0%
Malaysia1450.1%
Mexico15,2129.8%
Micronesia2230.1%
Middle Africa3900.3%
Nepal3190.2%
Nigeria510.0%
Northern Africa1360.1%
Northern Europe1040.1%
Oceania2690.2%
Pakistan430.0%
Panama250.0%
Peru140.0%
Philippines1200.1%
Poland100.0%
Romania210.0%
Russia450.0%
Serbia250.0%
Somalia620.0%
South Africa90.0%
South America2790.2%
South Central Asia1,0450.7%
South Eastern Asia3,5852.3%
Southern Europe1270.1%
Spain1270.1%
Sri Lanka480.0%
Sudan1360.1%
Sweden50.0%
Thailand3580.2%
Uganda1830.1%
Uruguay240.0%
Vietnam1800.1%
Western Africa1270.1%
Western Asia960.1%
Western Europe1250.1%
Zaire750.1%
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Sex and Age in Kansas City

Sex and Age in Kansas City

The most populous age groups in Kansas City are 10 to 14 Years (6,664 | 8.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (6,093 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kansas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,030 (7.7%)5,523 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Years5,604 (7.2%)5,692 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Years6,664 (8.5%)6,093 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years5,582 (7.1%)5,162 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years5,266 (6.7%)5,144 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,904 (7.5%)5,770 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years5,660 (7.2%)5,343 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years5,564 (7.1%)5,142 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years5,202 (6.6%)4,942 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years4,676 (6.0%)4,049 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years4,427 (5.7%)4,175 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years4,486 (5.7%)4,281 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years4,320 (5.5%)4,482 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years3,713 (4.7%)3,368 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years2,136 (2.7%)3,178 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years1,753 (2.2%)2,022 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years727 (0.9%)1,497 (1.9%)
85 Years and over588 (0.7%)1,273 (1.7%)
Total78,302 (100.0%)77,136 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kansas City

Median Family Size in Kansas City

The median family size in Kansas City is 3.46 persons per family, with single female/mother families (8,969 | 25.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,510 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kansas City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple23,071 (64.9%)3.46
Single Male/Father3,510 (9.9%)3.22
Single Female/Mother8,969 (25.2%)3.56
Total Families35,550 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Kansas City

The median household size in Kansas City is 2.71 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,969 | 15.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.85 persons per household. non-family households (21,292 | 37.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kansas City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple23,071 (40.6%)3.51
Single Male/Father3,510 (6.2%)3.55
Single Female/Mother8,969 (15.8%)3.85
Non-family21,292 (37.5%)1.23
Total Households56,842 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kansas City

Out of a total of 56,842 households in Kansas City, 35,550 (62.5%) are family households, while 21,292 (37.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,881, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 17,704.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kansas City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-17,704 (31.1%)
2-Person Households13,881 (24.4%)3,059 (5.4%)
3-Person Households7,772 (13.7%)362 (0.6%)
4-Person Households7,052 (12.4%)145 (0.3%)
5-Person Households3,738 (6.6%)22 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,751 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,356 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total35,550 (62.5%)21,292 (37.5%)

Female Fertility in Kansas City

Fertility by Age in Kansas City

Average fertility rate in Kansas City is 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years278 (10.4%)54.0
20 to 34 years1,844 (68.8%)113.0
35 to 50 years560 (20.9%)38.0
Total2,682 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kansas City

58.4% of women with births (2,682) in Kansas City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 89.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kansas City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years30 (10.8%)248 (89.2%)
20 to 34 years1,070 (58.0%)774 (42.0%)
35 to 50 years465 (83.0%)95 (17.0%)
Total1,566 (58.4%)1,116 (41.6%)

Fertility by Education in Kansas City

Average fertility rate in Kansas City is 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 95.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School886 (33.0%)95.0
High School Diploma705 (26.3%)72.0
College or Associate's Degree608 (22.7%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree373 (13.9%)76.0
Graduate Degree110 (4.1%)47.0
Total2,682 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kansas City

41.6% of women with births in Kansas City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 63.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School585 (66.0%)301 (34.0%)
High School Diploma358 (50.8%)347 (49.2%)
College or Associate's Degree221 (36.3%)387 (63.6%)
Bachelor's Degree291 (78.0%)82 (22.0%)
Graduate Degree110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,566 (58.4%)1,116 (41.6%)

Income in Kansas City

Income Overview in Kansas City

Per Capita Income in Kansas City is $27,034, while median incomes of families and households are $68,316 and $56,120 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income155,438$27,034
Median Family Income35,550$68,316
Mean Family Income35,550$81,665
Median Household Income56,842$56,120
Mean Household Income56,842$70,793
Income Deficit35,550$10,636
Wage / Income Gap (%)155,43821.26%
Wage / Income Gap ($)155,43878.74¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index155,4380.43

Earnings by Sex in Kansas City

Average Earnings in Kansas City are $35,316, $39,335 for men and $30,971 for women, a difference of 21.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kansas City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male43,506 (54.4%)$39,335
Female36,487 (45.6%)$30,971
Total79,993 (100.0%)$35,316

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kansas City

The most common earnings brackets in Kansas City are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (4,409 | 10.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (3,021 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kansas City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,745 (4.0%)2,045 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,173 (2.7%)1,322 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,116 (2.6%)1,172 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999962 (2.2%)1,071 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499997 (2.3%)1,627 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,333 (3.1%)1,503 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,372 (3.2%)1,679 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999695 (1.6%)1,075 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,272 (2.9%)1,332 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,460 (3.4%)1,853 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,355 (7.7%)3,021 (8.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,578 (8.2%)2,839 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,075 (7.1%)2,653 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,590 (5.9%)2,066 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,853 (6.6%)2,618 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,215 (5.1%)1,624 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,409 (10.1%)2,226 (6.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,820 (6.5%)1,852 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,478 (8.0%)1,602 (4.4%)
$100,000+3,008 (6.9%)1,307 (3.6%)
Total43,506 (100.0%)36,487 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kansas City

Average earnings in Kansas City are $44,961 for men and $35,808 for women, a difference of 20.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,698, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,509. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,803, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,053.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,509$23,053
High School Diploma$42,087$32,400
College or Associate's Degree$46,481$35,852
Bachelor's Degree$59,277$45,936
Graduate Degree$64,698$60,803
Total$44,961$35,808

Family Income in Kansas City

Family Income Brackets in Kansas City

According to the Kansas City family income data, there are 7,750 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 960 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kansas City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,4224.0%
$10,000 to $14,9999602.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,3116.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9158.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994,72813.3%
$50,000 to $74,9997,75021.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994,94113.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,47018.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,3466.6%
$200,000+1,7064.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kansas City

6-person families (1,660 | 4.7%) account for the highest median family income in Kansas City with $81,458 per family, while 2-person families (15,039 | 42.3%) have the highest median income of $30,707 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kansas City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families15,039 (42.3%)$61,414
3-Person Families7,756 (21.8%)$72,869
4-Person Families6,807 (19.2%)$76,040
5-Person Families3,231 (9.1%)$66,771
6-Person Families1,660 (4.7%)$81,458
7+ Person Families1,057 (3.0%)$77,019
Total35,550 (100.0%)$68,316

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kansas City

The median family income in Kansas City is $68,316, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,868) having the highest median family income of $115,335, while families with no earners (4,176) have the lowest median family income of $38,512, accounting for 13.7% and 11.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kansas City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,176 (11.7%)$38,512
1 Earner12,734 (35.8%)$46,561
2 Earners13,772 (38.7%)$85,484
3+ Earners4,868 (13.7%)$115,335
Total35,550 (100.0%)$68,316

Household Income in Kansas City

Household Income Brackets in Kansas City

With 11,141 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kansas City, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 2,046 households (3.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kansas City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,4116.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993,0135.3%
$15,000 to $24,9995,2869.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996,13910.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997,67413.5%
$50,000 to $74,99911,14119.6%
$75,000 to $99,9996,93512.2%
$100,000 to $149,9998,35614.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,8425.0%
$200,000+2,0463.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kansas City

The median household income in Kansas City is $56,120, with the highest median household income of $61,953 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 20,190 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,220, with 2,689 households (4.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kansas City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,689 (4.7%)$42,220
25 to 44 Years20,190 (35.5%)$61,953
45 to 64 Years20,154 (35.5%)$60,365
65+ Years13,809 (24.3%)$46,407
Total56,842 (100.0%)$56,120

Poverty in Kansas City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas City

With 15.5% poverty level for males and 19.2% for females among the residents of Kansas City, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 381 males (40.2%) and 378 females (35.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,727 (29.8%)1,788 (32.9%)
5 Years381 (40.2%)378 (35.3%)
6 to 11 Years1,887 (26.5%)1,754 (25.2%)
12 to 14 Years875 (22.3%)866 (24.5%)
15 Years186 (15.0%)286 (28.0%)
16 and 17 Years400 (18.4%)330 (14.6%)
18 to 24 Years974 (13.2%)1,411 (20.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,219 (10.7%)2,459 (22.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,210 (11.4%)1,713 (17.0%)
45 to 54 Years918 (10.2%)902 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,147 (13.1%)1,437 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years547 (9.4%)894 (13.7%)
75 Years and over524 (17.3%)469 (10.1%)
Total11,995 (15.5%)14,687 (19.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas City

According to the poverty statistics in Kansas City, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.6% of males and 89.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,066 (70.2%)3,646 (67.1%)
5 Years567 (59.8%)693 (64.7%)
6 to 11 Years5,238 (73.5%)5,205 (74.8%)
12 to 14 Years3,046 (77.7%)2,670 (75.5%)
15 Years1,057 (85.0%)736 (72.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,771 (81.6%)1,923 (85.4%)
18 to 24 Years6,398 (86.8%)5,549 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years10,192 (89.3%)8,603 (77.8%)
35 to 44 Years9,384 (88.6%)8,337 (83.0%)
45 to 54 Years8,129 (89.8%)7,247 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years7,594 (86.9%)7,291 (83.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,284 (90.6%)5,626 (86.3%)
75 Years and over2,504 (82.7%)4,191 (89.9%)
Total65,230 (84.5%)61,717 (80.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kansas City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kansas City show that 7.4% or 1,706 of the total 23,071 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 38.3%, comprising of 105 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.1%, which includes 493 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kansas City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,638 (95.9%)493 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children7,372 (93.0%)558 (7.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,186 (79.9%)550 (20.1%)
5 or more Children169 (61.7%)105 (38.3%)
Total21,365 (92.6%)1,706 (7.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kansas City

According to the poverty data in Kansas City, 12.8% or 450 single-father households and 29.4% or 2,633 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 households (85.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (60.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kansas City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children70 (4.3%)312 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children231 (16.2%)1,511 (34.7%)
3 or 4 Children72 (20.2%)751 (53.0%)
5 or more Children77 (85.6%)59 (60.2%)
Total450 (12.8%)2,633 (29.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kansas City

The poverty data for Kansas City shows that 1,706 of the married-couple family households (7.4%) and 3,083 of the single-parent households (24.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 105 households (38.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 136 household (72.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kansas City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children493 (4.1%)382 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children558 (7.0%)1,742 (30.2%)
3 or 4 Children550 (20.1%)823 (46.4%)
5 or more Children105 (38.3%)136 (72.3%)
Total1,706 (7.4%)3,083 (24.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Kansas City

Employment by Class of Employer in Kansas City

Among the 70,714 employed individuals in Kansas City, private company employees (52,219 | 73.9%), local government employees (5,233 | 7.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (4,671 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kansas City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees52,21973.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,1111.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,2614.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,6716.6%
Local Government Employees5,2337.4%
State Government Employees2,4223.4%
Federal Government Employees1,7662.5%
Unpaid Family Workers310.0%
Total70,714100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kansas City

According to the labor force statistics for Kansas City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (117,566), 65.7% or 77,241 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 4,634 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.4% or 17,389 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.2% or 638 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,197 (49.5%)638 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Years8,547 (82.1%)940 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Years9,573 (82.0%)584 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years9,000 (81.8%)459 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years17,389 (83.4%)887 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years13,532 (78.1%)636 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years5,918 (67.5%)231 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years5,211 (59.2%)245 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,235 (26.1%)19 (0.6%)
75 Years and over574 (7.3%)13 (2.3%)
Total77,241 (65.7%)4,634 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kansas City

According to labor force statistics for Kansas City, 77.3% of individuals (60,621) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (78,423) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 3,031 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 13,493 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 1,260 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,896 (70.3%)961 (6.2%)
High School Diploma17,995 (73.7%)1,709 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree18,274 (78.8%)1,206 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,493 (88.1%)199 (1.3%)
Total60,621 (77.3%)3,921 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kansas City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kansas City are Community & Social Service (5,393 | 7.5%), Management (5,021 | 6.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,333 | 4.6%), Education Instruction & Library (3,099 | 4.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,907 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kansas City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kansas City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.0%), Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.3%), Health Technologists (75.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,792 (55.6%)2,229 (44.4%)
Business & Financial954 (35.6%)1,727 (64.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,297 (68.9%)1,036 (31.1%)
Computers & Mathematics1,295 (73.5%)467 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering682 (75.0%)228 (25.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science320 (48.4%)341 (51.6%)
Community & Social Service 1,609 (29.8%)3,784 (70.2%)
Education, Arts & Media495 (40.1%)741 (60.0%)
Legal Services & Support165 (35.9%)294 (64.0%)
Education Instruction & Library801 (25.9%)2,298 (74.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment148 (24.7%)451 (75.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating835 (28.7%)2,072 (71.3%)
Health Technologists448 (24.8%)1,355 (75.1%)
Total (Category)8,487 (43.9%)10,848 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)39,497 (54.6%)32,814 (45.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kansas City are Food Preparation & Serving (4,091 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,804 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (1,909 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (1,866 | 2.6%), and Personal Care & Service (1,418 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Kansas City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kansas City, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (81.9%), Security & Protection (78.3%), and Law Enforcement (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.9%), Personal Care & Service (75.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support212 (11.1%)1,697 (88.9%)
Security & Protection1,461 (78.3%)405 (21.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention893 (81.9%)198 (18.1%)
Law Enforcement568 (73.3%)207 (26.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,586 (38.8%)2,505 (61.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,140 (56.3%)1,664 (43.7%)
Personal Care & Service350 (24.7%)1,068 (75.3%)
Total (Category)5,749 (43.9%)7,339 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)39,497 (54.6%)32,814 (45.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kansas City are Office & Administration (7,521 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (6,157 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kansas City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,572 (41.8%)3,585 (58.2%)
Office & Administration1,718 (22.8%)5,803 (77.2%)
Total (Category)4,290 (31.4%)9,388 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)39,497 (54.6%)32,814 (45.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kansas City are Construction & Extraction (6,372 | 8.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,557 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (256 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kansas City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry178 (69.5%)78 (30.5%)
Construction & Extraction6,095 (95.7%)277 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,497 (97.7%)60 (2.4%)
Total (Category)8,770 (95.5%)415 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)39,497 (54.6%)32,814 (45.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kansas City are Production (7,168 | 9.9%), Material Moving (6,594 | 9.1%), and Transportation (3,263 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kansas City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,700 (65.6%)2,468 (34.4%)
Transportation2,697 (82.7%)566 (17.3%)
Material Moving4,804 (72.9%)1,790 (27.2%)
Total (Category)12,201 (71.7%)4,824 (28.3%)
Total (Overall)39,497 (54.6%)32,814 (45.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas City

Employment Industries in Kansas City

The major employment industries in Kansas City include Manufacturing (8,977 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (8,250 | 11.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,725 | 10.7%), Construction (7,684 | 10.6%), and Educational Services (5,655 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Kansas City

Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas City

The Kansas City industries that see more men than women are Construction (95.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (89.8%), and Utilities (71.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.5%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (70.0%), and Educational Services (64.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting363 (89.8%)41 (10.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Construction7,372 (95.9%)312 (4.1%)
Manufacturing5,899 (65.7%)3,078 (34.3%)
Wholesale Trade1,709 (67.9%)806 (32.1%)
Retail Trade4,265 (51.7%)3,985 (48.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,746 (70.7%)1,553 (29.3%)
Utilities253 (71.1%)103 (28.9%)
Information519 (54.6%)431 (45.4%)
Finance & Insurance1,117 (39.1%)1,740 (60.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing429 (51.5%)404 (48.5%)
Professional & Scientific1,471 (47.7%)1,614 (52.3%)
Enterprise Management41 (57.8%)30 (42.2%)
Administrative & Support1,960 (50.6%)1,911 (49.4%)
Educational Services2,033 (35.9%)3,622 (64.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,971 (25.5%)5,754 (74.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation762 (59.6%)516 (40.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,092 (40.0%)3,138 (60.0%)
Public Administration1,677 (46.6%)1,925 (53.4%)
Total39,497 (54.6%)32,814 (45.4%)

Education in Kansas City

School Enrollment in Kansas City

The most common levels of schooling among the 39,856 students in Kansas City are middle school (9,751 | 24.5%), high school (9,234 | 23.2%), and elementary school (8,863 | 22.2%).
School Enrollment in Kansas City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,3816.0%
Kindergarten2,2995.8%
Elementary School8,86322.2%
Middle School9,75124.5%
High School9,23423.2%
College / Undergraduate4,99312.5%
Graduate / Professional2,3355.9%
Total39,856100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kansas City

Out of a total of 39,856 students who are enrolled in schools in Kansas City, 4,265 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 35,591 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 335 (23.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,827 (92.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kansas City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,323 (76.3%)410 (23.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,827 (92.7%)768 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11,396 (90.8%)1,148 (9.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,937 (91.7%)536 (8.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,834 (85.7%)307 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,132 (85.1%)374 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,061 (84.2%)388 (15.8%)
35 Years and over1,080 (76.3%)335 (23.7%)
Total35,591 (89.3%)4,265 (10.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kansas City

Business (4,151 | 19.8%), education (3,245 | 15.5%), science & technology (2,066 | 9.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,591 | 7.6%), and psychology (1,573 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 20,971 individuals in Kansas City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kansas City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9644.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,5917.6%
Physical & Health Sciences3981.9%
Psychology1,5737.5%
Social Sciences1,3326.4%
Engineering5652.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies1890.9%
Science & Technology2,0669.9%
Business4,15119.8%
Education3,24515.5%
Literature & Languages5842.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,2986.2%
Visual & Performing Arts8804.2%
Communications6182.9%
Arts & Humanities1,5177.2%
Total20,971100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kansas City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kansas City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kansas City are males with 2 vehicles (14,667, accounting for 38.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,690, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kansas City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle924 (2.4%)839 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle7,433 (19.2%)7,042 (22.1%)
2 Vehicles14,667 (38.0%)11,690 (36.6%)
3 Vehicles9,347 (24.2%)7,343 (23.0%)
4 Vehicles4,025 (10.4%)3,210 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles2,246 (5.8%)1,812 (5.7%)
Total38,642 (100.0%)31,936 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kansas City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kansas City are 15 to 19 minutes (14,052 commuters, 21.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (13,643 commuters, 20.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (9,652 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Kansas City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9201.4%
5 to 9 Minutes4,8157.3%
10 to 14 Minutes9,65214.7%
15 to 19 Minutes14,05221.5%
20 to 24 Minutes13,64320.8%
25 to 29 Minutes6,1629.4%
30 to 34 Minutes9,23014.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,4582.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1,4952.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2,1073.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1,3072.0%
90 or more Minutes6441.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Kansas City

The most common commute times in Kansas City are 15 to 19 minutes (8,234 commuters, 22.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (6,362 commuters, 22.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kansas City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes548 (1.5%)372 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,151 (5.9%)2,664 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,040 (13.8%)4,612 (16.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,234 (22.5%)5,818 (20.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,281 (19.9%)6,362 (22.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,346 (9.1%)2,816 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,549 (15.2%)3,681 (12.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes783 (2.1%)675 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes838 (2.3%)657 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,470 (4.0%)637 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes953 (2.6%)354 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes413 (1.1%)231 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kansas City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kansas City are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,743, 13.0%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (3,530, 12.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kansas City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,643 (7.2%)1,373 (4.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,055 (5.6%)971 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,833 (5.0%)1,164 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,389 (12.0%)2,303 (8.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,420 (12.1%)2,789 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,743 (13.0%)3,449 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,471 (9.5%)3,367 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,962 (8.1%)3,253 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM855 (2.3%)1,220 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,275 (3.5%)1,387 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM751 (2.1%)1,246 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM370 (1.0%)339 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,276 (8.9%)2,488 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,563 (9.7%)3,530 (12.2%)
Total36,606 (100.0%)28,879 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kansas City

Occupancy by Ownership in Kansas City

Of the total 56,842 dwellings in Kansas City, owner-occupied units account for 33,806 (59.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 23,036 (40.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kansas City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33,80659.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23,03640.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units56,842100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kansas City

Occupancy by Household Size in Kansas City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17,70431.1%
2-Person Household16,94029.8%
3-Person Household8,13414.3%
4+ Person Household14,06424.7%
Total Housing Units56,842100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kansas City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kansas City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,551 (48.3%)9,153 (51.7%)
2-Person Household11,206 (66.1%)5,734 (33.9%)
3-Person Household5,139 (63.2%)2,995 (36.8%)
4+ Person Household8,910 (63.3%)5,154 (36.6%)
Total Housing Units33,806 (59.5%)23,036 (40.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kansas City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kansas City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,167 (53.7%)4,458 (46.3%)
High School Diploma10,062 (57.2%)7,535 (42.8%)
College/Associate Degree10,322 (59.9%)6,919 (40.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,255 (66.7%)4,124 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kansas City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kansas City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12,50122.0%
35 to 44 Years10,37818.3%
45 to 54 Years9,62016.9%
55 to 64 Years10,53418.5%
65 to 74 Years8,51915.0%
75 to 84 Years3,9727.0%
85 Years and Over1,3182.3%
Total56,842100.0%

Housing Finances in Kansas City

Median Income by Occupancy in Kansas City

Median Income by Occupancy in Kansas City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied33,806 (59.5%)$69,824
Renter-Occupied23,036 (40.5%)$38,551
Average56,842 (100.0%)$56,120

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kansas City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kansas City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000841 (2.5%)1,578 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999339 (1.0%)676 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999848 (2.5%)2,171 (9.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999887 (2.6%)1,788 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,050 (3.1%)1,538 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,297 (9.8%)2,842 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,314 (12.8%)3,339 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,831 (20.2%)4,295 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,248 (15.5%)1,710 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,315 (18.7%)2,039 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more3,836 (11.4%)1,060 (4.6%)
Total33,806 (100.0%)23,036 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kansas City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kansas City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,011 (3.0%)1,120 (4.9%)
$300 to $4993,757 (11.1%)1,560 (6.8%)
$500 to $7997,783 (23.0%)3,394 (14.7%)
$800 to $9994,137 (12.2%)3,996 (17.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,110 (27.0%)8,758 (38.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,768 (14.1%)2,600 (11.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,595 (4.7%)503 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,044 (3.1%)120 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more601 (1.8%)87 (0.4%)
Total33,806 (100.0%)23,036 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kansas City

Housing Structures in Kansas City

Housing Structures in Kansas City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39,71269.9%
Single Unit, Attached4,9368.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,1172.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,2952.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,8523.3%
10 or more Apartments6,62511.7%
Mobile Home / Other1,3052.3%
Total56,842100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kansas City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kansas City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached31,273 (78.7%)8,439 (21.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,304 (26.4%)3,632 (73.6%)
2 Unit Apartments86 (7.7%)1,031 (92.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments88 (6.8%)1,207 (93.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15 (0.8%)1,837 (99.2%)
10 or more Apartments40 (0.6%)6,585 (99.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,000 (76.6%)305 (23.4%)
Total33,806 (59.5%)23,036 (40.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kansas City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kansas City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room81 (0.2%)941 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms635 (1.9%)5,592 (24.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,958 (32.4%)10,861 (47.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms14,165 (41.9%)4,468 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms7,967 (23.6%)1,174 (5.1%)
Total33,806 (100.0%)23,036 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kansas City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kansas City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas27,061 (80.0%)12,553 (54.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas503 (1.5%)391 (1.7%)
Electricity5,953 (17.6%)9,898 (43.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels236 (0.7%)95 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used34 (0.1%)99 (0.4%)
Total33,806 (100.0%)23,036 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kansas City

Household Vehicle Usage in Kansas City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle793 (2.4%)3,927 (17.1%)
1 Vehicle8,885 (26.3%)10,353 (44.9%)
2 Vehicles12,768 (37.8%)6,360 (27.6%)
3 or more Vehicles11,360 (33.6%)2,396 (10.4%)
Total33,806 (100.0%)23,036 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kansas City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kansas City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14,89618,910
Median Property Value$104,200$155,400
Median Household Income$55,706$2,852
Monthly Housing Costs$594$595
Real Estate Taxes$1,699$519

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kansas City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kansas City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,265 (21.9%)1,025 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,897 (26.2%)3,346 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,767 (45.4%)12,057 (63.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999769 (5.2%)1,882 (10.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999150 (1.0%)339 (1.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99924 (0.2%)42 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more24 (0.2%)219 (1.2%)
Total14,896 (100.0%)18,910 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kansas City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kansas City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000751 (5.0%)149 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,693 (11.4%)429 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,078 (14.0%)1,092 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,116 (14.2%)1,219 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,252 (21.8%)2,198 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,904 (12.8%)3,579 (18.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,118 (14.2%)3,344 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more984 (6.6%)4,197 (22.2%)
Total14,896 (100.0%)18,910 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kansas City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kansas City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,687 (51.6%)80,399 (425.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,387 (16.0%)9,228 (48.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,710 (11.5%)4,820 (25.5%)
4.0x or more2,834 (19.0%)1,689 (8.9%)
Total14,896 (100.0%)18,910 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kansas City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kansas City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,254 (21.8%)118 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4993,172 (21.3%)1,332 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,4997,853 (52.7%)3,413 (18.0%)
Total14,896 (100.0%)18,910 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kansas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,754 (93.4%)904 (6.6%)
6 to 18 Years27,179 (88.7%)3,462 (11.3%)
19 to 25 Years10,422 (69.1%)4,663 (30.9%)
26 to 34 Years14,186 (72.4%)5,422 (27.7%)
35 to 44 Years14,501 (70.4%)6,100 (29.6%)
45 to 54 Years12,584 (73.2%)4,612 (26.8%)
55 to 64 Years15,161 (86.8%)2,308 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years11,967 (96.9%)384 (3.1%)
75 Years and older7,547 (98.2%)141 (1.8%)
Total126,301 (81.9%)27,996 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kansas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kansas City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,754 (93.4%)904 (6.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen27,179 (88.7%)3,462 (11.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,422 (69.1%)4,663 (30.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kansas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kansas City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00017,662 (79.8%)4,466 (20.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99925,248 (79.2%)6,619 (20.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99924,355 (79.7%)6,188 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,789 (81.0%)4,180 (19.0%)
$100,000 and over40,868 (86.2%)6,526 (13.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,377 (61.3%)4,829 (35.4%)
6 to 18 Years15,595 (50.9%)12,576 (41.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,824 (12.1%)8,932 (59.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,631 (13.4%)12,039 (61.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,849 (13.8%)12,377 (60.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,591 (15.1%)10,534 (61.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,486 (25.7%)11,852 (67.8%)
65 to 74 Years11,096 (89.8%)6,106 (49.4%)
75 Years and over7,450 (96.9%)3,562 (46.3%)
Total56,899 (36.9%)82,807 (53.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kansas City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years111 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,185 (7.6%)733 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,289 (6.9%)886 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years4,550 (16.1%)4,967 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,657 (28.4%)2,084 (32.0%)
75 Years and over1,606 (53.0%)2,450 (52.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kansas City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years151 (1.0%)38 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years219 (1.2%)62 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,153 (4.1%)826 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years679 (11.6%)319 (4.9%)
75 Years and over889 (29.4%)800 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years268 (1.7%)255 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years297 (1.6%)339 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years725 (2.6%)1,073 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years304 (5.2%)348 (5.3%)
75 Years and over341 (11.3%)490 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years866 (5.5%)516 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years761 (4.1%)512 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,781 (6.3%)1,881 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years379 (6.5%)369 (5.7%)
75 Years and over309 (10.2%)658 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years109 (0.7%)172 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years133 (0.7%)219 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,129 (7.5%)3,217 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years964 (16.5%)1,480 (22.7%)
75 Years and over1,082 (35.7%)1,749 (37.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years235 (1.5%)197 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years110 (0.6%)157 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years766 (2.7%)955 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years322 (5.5%)264 (4.1%)
75 Years and over331 (10.9%)480 (10.3%)

Technology Access in Kansas City

Computing Device Access in Kansas City

Computing Device Access in Kansas City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38,80068.3%
Smartphone48,65885.6%
Tablet30,72154.0%
No Computing Device4,3727.7%
Total56,842100.0%

Internet Access in Kansas City

Internet Access in Kansas City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet740.1%
Broadband Home38,67868.0%
Cellular Data Only8,08114.2%
Satellite Internet3,1125.5%
No Internet8,53615.0%
Total56,842100.0%

Kansas City Summary

Kansas City, KS is a city located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the Missouri River and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786, making it the third-largest city in the state.

History

The area that is now Kansas City, KS was first settled by the Wyandot Native American tribe in the early 1800s. The tribe was relocated to the area from Ohio in 1843, and the city was officially incorporated in 1872.
The city was originally known as Wyandotte City, but was renamed Kansas City in 1886. The city was a major hub for the Union Pacific Railroad, and was the site of the first transcontinental railroad bridge across the Missouri River.
The city experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was a major center for the meatpacking industry. The city was also a major center for jazz music in the 1920s and 1930s.

Geography

Kansas City, KS is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The city is situated along the Missouri River, and is bordered by the cities of Kansas City, MO to the east and Bonner Springs to the west.
The city has a total area of 64.3 square miles, of which 62.2 square miles is land and 2.1 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.

Economy

Kansas City, KS is a major center for the meatpacking industry, and is home to several large meatpacking plants. The city is also a major center for the automotive industry, and is home to several large automotive parts manufacturers.
The city is also home to several large retail and commercial centers, including the Legends Outlets Kansas City, the Kansas Speedway, and the Village West Shopping Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786. The racial makeup of the city was 63.3% White, 24.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 16.2% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kansas City?
Total Population of Kansas City is 155,438.
What is the Total Male Population of Kansas City?
Total Male Population of Kansas City is 78,302.
What is the Total Female Population of Kansas City?
Total Female Population of Kansas City is 77,136.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kansas City?
There are 101.51 Males per 100 Females in Kansas City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kansas City?
There are 98.51 Females per 100 Males in Kansas City.
What is the Median Population Age in Kansas City?
Median Population Age in Kansas City is 34.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kansas City
Average Family Size in Kansas City is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kansas City
Average Household Size in Kansas City is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kansas City?
Per Capita income in Kansas City is $27,034.
What is the Median Family Income in Kansas City?
Median Family Income in Kansas City is $68,316.
What is the Median Household income in Kansas City?
Median Household Income in Kansas City is $56,120.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kansas City?
Income or Wage Gap in Kansas City is 21.3%.
Women in Kansas City earn 78.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kansas City?
Family Income Deficit in Kansas City is $10,636.
Families that are below poverty line in Kansas City earn $10,636 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kansas City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kansas City is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kansas City?
There are 77,241 People in the Labor Forcein in Kansas City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kansas City?
65.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Kansas City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kansas City?
Unemployment Rate in Kansas City is 6.0%.