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Kansas City Overview

505,958
TOTAL POPULATION
245,393
MALE POPULATION
260,565
FEMALE POPULATION
94.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,146
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,631
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,256
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,225
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
279,135
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kansas City Area Codes

Race in Kansas City

The most populous races in Kansas City are White / Caucasian (298,718 | 59.0%), Black / African American (132,741 | 26.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (56,115 | 11.1%).
Race in Kansas City
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,5332.7%
Black / African American132,74126.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,2120.2%
Hispanic or Latino56,11511.1%
Native / Alaskan2,0830.4%
White / Caucasian298,71859.0%
Two or more Races37,5767.4%
Some other Race20,0954.0%
Total505,958100.0%

Ancestry in Kansas City

The most populous ancestries reported in Kansas City are German (77,696 | 15.4%), Irish (50,363 | 10.0%), English (43,973 | 8.7%), Mexican (38,611 | 7.6%), and American (21,783 | 4.3%), together accounting for 45.9% of all Kansas City residents.
Ancestry in Kansas City
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2610.1%
African4,7200.9%
Alaska Native130.0%
Albanian200.0%
Aleut80.0%
American21,7834.3%
Apache790.0%
Arab5,3091.1%
Argentinean1300.0%
Armenian1210.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac70.0%
Australian2660.1%
Austrian8050.2%
Bahamian550.0%
Bangladeshi120.0%
Barbadian100.0%
Belgian9340.2%
Belizean180.0%
Bhutanese1,2980.3%
Blackfeet6530.1%
Bolivian1310.0%
Brazilian1280.0%
British2,7010.5%
British West Indian210.0%
Bulgarian760.0%
Burmese1,2580.3%
Cajun70.0%
Cambodian300.0%
Canadian6200.1%
Celtic330.0%
Central American5,9521.2%
Central American Indian3650.1%
Cherokee2,3570.5%
Cheyenne310.0%
Chickasaw340.0%
Chilean1730.0%
Chippewa1210.0%
Choctaw5650.1%
Colombian1,1730.2%
Comanche670.0%
Costa Rican530.0%
Cree430.0%
Creek1930.0%
Croatian1,1160.2%
Crow140.0%
Cuban2,1000.4%
Czech2,2960.4%
Czechoslovakian1960.0%
Danish1,4080.3%
Delaware40.0%
Dominican4120.1%
Dutch3,6760.7%
Dutch West Indian320.0%
Eastern European9820.2%
Ecuadorian1120.0%
Egyptian6930.1%
English43,9738.7%
Estonian100.0%
Ethiopian6250.1%
European11,6822.3%
Fijian380.0%
Filipino890.0%
Finnish4410.1%
French7,8891.6%
French American Indian380.0%
French Canadian7580.2%
German77,69615.4%
German Russian1560.0%
Ghanaian2240.0%
Greek1,2820.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro760.0%
Guatemalan1,7280.3%
Guyanese280.0%
Haitian8670.2%
Honduran1,9800.4%
Hungarian5510.1%
Icelander1200.0%
Indian (Asian)2,8540.6%
Indonesian3960.1%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian4030.1%
Iraqi1,0250.2%
Irish50,36310.0%
Iroquois600.0%
Israeli320.0%
Italian19,2173.8%
Jamaican7630.2%
Japanese4440.1%
Jordanian1760.0%
Kenyan2950.1%
Korean3,3740.7%
Laotian670.0%
Latvian470.0%
Lebanese5110.1%
Liberian1190.0%
Lithuanian3820.1%
Lumbee240.0%
Luxembourger830.0%
Malaysian1710.0%
Mexican38,6117.6%
Mexican American Indian7720.2%
Mongolian1270.0%
Moroccan3360.1%
Native Hawaiian5220.1%
Navajo1220.0%
New Zealander690.0%
Nicaraguan1730.0%
Nigerian9210.2%
Northern European6420.1%
Norwegian4,0840.8%
Osage1130.0%
Ottawa630.0%
Pakistani2740.1%
Palestinian4050.1%
Panamanian1110.0%
Pennsylvania German1260.0%
Peruvian2850.1%
Polish7,9091.6%
Portuguese1800.0%
Potawatomi620.0%
Pueblo280.0%
Puerto Rican2,8760.6%
Puget Sound Salish230.0%
Romanian640.0%
Russian1,9250.4%
Salvadoran1,8570.4%
Samoan3870.1%
Scandinavian1,5010.3%
Scotch-Irish4,4430.9%
Scottish7,0981.4%
Seminole950.0%
Serbian290.0%
Shoshone460.0%
Sierra Leonean1470.0%
Sioux3200.1%
Slavic1330.0%
Slovak2330.1%
Slovene750.0%
Somali7220.1%
South African950.0%
South American2,5550.5%
South American Indian200.0%
Spaniard5990.1%
Spanish1,4600.3%
Sri Lankan3,3920.7%
Subsaharan African9,0041.8%
Sudanese930.0%
Swedish5,5691.1%
Swiss1,1050.2%
Syrian4990.1%
Thai3,7470.7%
Tlingit-Haida50.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1880.0%
Turkish4190.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander90.0%
Ugandan3080.1%
Ukrainian6400.1%
Uruguayan530.0%
Venezuelan4900.1%
Vietnamese1050.0%
Welsh2,7630.5%
West Indian1510.0%
Yaqui100.0%
Yugoslavian3280.1%
Zimbabwean70.0%
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Immigrants in Kansas City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kansas City came from Latin America (18,776 | 3.7%), Central America (14,518 | 2.9%), Asia (11,772 | 2.3%), Mexico (10,609 | 2.1%), and Africa (7,140 | 1.4%), together accounting for 12.4% of all Kansas City residents.
Immigrants in Kansas City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2130.0%
Africa7,1401.4%
Argentina1290.0%
Asia11,7722.3%
Australia2290.1%
Bahamas390.0%
Bangladesh5530.1%
Belarus280.0%
Belgium90.0%
Belize150.0%
Bolivia1350.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2130.0%
Brazil1550.0%
Bulgaria820.0%
Cambodia2600.1%
Cameroon1490.0%
Canada3900.1%
Caribbean2,7640.5%
Central America14,5182.9%
Chile620.0%
China1,2940.3%
Colombia3360.1%
Congo3050.1%
Costa Rica280.0%
Cuba1,3460.3%
Czechoslovakia180.0%
Denmark190.0%
Dominican Republic3050.1%
Eastern Africa2,8680.6%
Eastern Asia1,9350.4%
Eastern Europe8190.2%
Ecuador410.0%
Egypt4420.1%
El Salvador9650.2%
England3260.1%
Eritrea390.0%
Ethiopia7000.1%
Europe2,5920.5%
Fiji360.0%
France760.0%
Germany4750.1%
Ghana1510.0%
Greece760.0%
Guatemala1,2150.2%
Guyana280.0%
Haiti3850.1%
Honduras1,5780.3%
Hong Kong620.0%
Hungary220.0%
India1,2540.3%
Indonesia640.0%
Iran2840.1%
Iraq1,3920.3%
Ireland610.0%
Israel670.0%
Italy1860.0%
Jamaica5640.1%
Japan2240.0%
Jordan1620.0%
Kazakhstan400.0%
Kenya9290.2%
Korea3870.1%
Kuwait860.0%
Laos1640.0%
Latin America18,7763.7%
Lebanon400.0%
Liberia2730.1%
Malaysia1030.0%
Mexico10,6092.1%
Micronesia3150.1%
Middle Africa8600.2%
Morocco2360.1%
Nepal1400.0%
Netherlands350.0%
Nicaragua1080.0%
Nigeria6860.1%
Northern Africa1,1550.2%
Northern Europe7110.1%
Oceania7140.1%
Pakistan5810.1%
Peru2000.0%
Philippines1,1930.2%
Poland1640.0%
Portugal370.0%
Romania250.0%
Russia1140.0%
Saudi Arabia630.0%
Scotland580.0%
Senegal300.0%
Serbia330.0%
Sierra Leone1370.0%
Somalia7370.2%
South Africa890.0%
South America1,4940.3%
South Central Asia3,1950.6%
South Eastern Asia4,1570.8%
Southern Europe4440.1%
Spain1450.0%
Sri Lanka690.0%
Sudan3860.1%
Sweden60.0%
Switzerland230.0%
Syria2810.1%
Taiwan2250.0%
Thailand4230.1%
Trinidad and Tobago880.0%
Turkey1910.0%
Uganda1160.0%
Ukraine500.0%
Uruguay530.0%
Venezuela3550.1%
Vietnam1,6690.3%
Western Africa1,3120.3%
Western Asia2,4010.5%
Western Europe6180.1%
Yemen710.0%
Zaire4060.1%
Zimbabwe760.0%
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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 25 to 29 Years (22,615 | 9.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (23,063 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kansas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,026 (6.5%)15,342 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years16,294 (6.6%)16,091 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years15,860 (6.5%)15,296 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years15,373 (6.3%)15,387 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years16,748 (6.8%)18,800 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years22,615 (9.2%)23,063 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years20,741 (8.5%)22,171 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Years17,666 (7.2%)18,164 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years16,883 (6.9%)15,434 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years13,674 (5.6%)13,680 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years14,361 (5.9%)15,318 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years14,873 (6.1%)15,683 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years14,614 (6.0%)15,625 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years11,740 (4.8%)12,903 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years7,776 (3.2%)10,437 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years4,666 (1.9%)6,256 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years2,484 (1.0%)5,018 (1.9%)
85 Years and over2,999 (1.2%)5,897 (2.3%)
Total245,393 (100.0%)260,565 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kansas City

Median Family Size in Kansas City

The median family size in Kansas City is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (77,314 | 67.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9,705 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kansas City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple77,314 (67.0%)3.16
Single Male/Father9,705 (8.4%)2.70
Single Female/Mother28,334 (24.6%)3.13
Total Families115,353 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Kansas City

The median household size in Kansas City is 2.30 persons per household, with single female/mother households (28,334 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31 persons per household. non-family households (101,160 | 46.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kansas City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple77,314 (35.7%)3.18
Single Male/Father9,705 (4.5%)3.09
Single Female/Mother28,334 (13.1%)3.31
Non-family101,160 (46.7%)1.26
Total Households216,513 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kansas City

Out of a total of 216,513 households in Kansas City, 115,353 (53.3%) are family households, while 101,160 (46.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 50,822, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 80,826.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kansas City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-80,826 (37.3%)
2-Person Households50,822 (23.5%)17,307 (8.0%)
3-Person Households26,308 (12.1%)1,986 (0.9%)
4-Person Households21,683 (10.0%)791 (0.4%)
5-Person Households9,791 (4.5%)110 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,455 (2.1%)92 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,294 (1.1%)48 (0.0%)
Total115,353 (53.3%)101,160 (46.7%)

Female Fertility in Kansas City

Fertility by Age in Kansas City

Average fertility rate in Kansas City is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years105 (1.5%)7.0
20 to 34 years4,865 (71.7%)76.0
35 to 50 years1,813 (26.7%)36.0
Total6,783 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kansas City

65.6% of women with births (6,783) in Kansas City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 28.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kansas City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3,157 (64.9%)1,708 (35.1%)
35 to 50 years1,294 (71.4%)519 (28.6%)
Total4,450 (65.6%)2,333 (34.4%)

Fertility by Education in Kansas City

Average fertility rate in Kansas City is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 28.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School837 (12.3%)46.0
High School Diploma1,667 (24.6%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree1,696 (25.0%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree1,931 (28.5%)63.0
Graduate Degree652 (9.6%)41.0
Total6,783 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kansas City

34.4% of women with births in Kansas City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 47.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School438 (52.3%)399 (47.7%)
High School Diploma879 (52.7%)788 (47.3%)
College or Associate's Degree945 (55.7%)751 (44.3%)
Bachelor's Degree1,599 (82.8%)332 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree592 (90.8%)60 (9.2%)
Total4,450 (65.6%)2,333 (34.4%)

Income in Kansas City

Income Overview in Kansas City

Per Capita Income in Kansas City is $38,146, while median incomes of families and households are $85,631 and $65,256 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income505,958$38,146
Median Family Income115,353$85,631
Mean Family Income115,353$108,224
Median Household Income216,513$65,256
Mean Household Income216,513$87,670
Income Deficit115,353$11,225
Wage / Income Gap (%)505,95822.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)505,95877.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index505,9580.47

Earnings by Sex in Kansas City

Average Earnings in Kansas City are $41,731, $47,170 for men and $36,521 for women, a difference of 22.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Kansas City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male146,075 (50.6%)$47,170
Female142,339 (49.3%)$36,521
Total288,414 (100.0%)$41,731

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kansas City

The most common earnings brackets in Kansas City are $100,000+ for men (23,390 | 16.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (11,489 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kansas City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,769 (4.0%)6,730 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,713 (2.5%)4,244 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,107 (2.8%)5,544 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,758 (1.9%)4,373 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,233 (2.2%)5,639 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9993,156 (2.2%)3,881 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,963 (2.0%)4,239 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,266 (2.2%)3,950 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,001 (2.1%)4,631 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,868 (2.6%)5,838 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,306 (5.0%)8,922 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,937 (6.8%)10,146 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9998,049 (5.5%)8,837 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,868 (5.4%)8,092 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,780 (5.3%)8,260 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,969 (4.8%)7,080 (5.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99912,182 (8.3%)10,972 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,554 (6.5%)8,482 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,206 (11.8%)11,489 (8.1%)
$100,000+23,390 (16.0%)10,990 (7.7%)
Total146,075 (100.0%)142,339 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kansas City

Average earnings in Kansas City are $53,171 for men and $41,330 for women, a difference of 22.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,560, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,657. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,783, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,070.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,657$22,070
High School Diploma$40,506$29,741
College or Associate's Degree$48,900$37,008
Bachelor's Degree$68,325$52,966
Graduate Degree$84,560$64,783
Total$53,171$41,330

Family Income in Kansas City

Family Income Brackets in Kansas City

According to the Kansas City family income data, there are 23,301 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,538 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kansas City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,1533.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992,5382.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995,8835.1%
$25,000 to $34,9997,3836.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912,22710.6%
$50,000 to $74,99918,22615.8%
$75,000 to $99,99916,84214.6%
$100,000 to $149,99923,30120.2%
$150,000 to $199,99913,26611.5%
$200,000+11,4209.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kansas City

4-person families (20,132 | 17.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kansas City with $102,730 per family, while 2-person families (54,801 | 47.5%) have the highest median income of $39,572 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kansas City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families54,801 (47.5%)$79,144
3-Person Families25,569 (22.2%)$86,113
4-Person Families20,132 (17.4%)$102,730
5-Person Families8,681 (7.5%)$94,201
6-Person Families4,195 (3.6%)$86,178
7+ Person Families1,975 (1.7%)$94,295
Total115,353 (100.0%)$85,631

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kansas City

The median family income in Kansas City is $85,631, with families comprising 3+ earners (11,819) having the highest median family income of $137,254, while families with no earners (14,193) have the lowest median family income of $43,503, accounting for 10.2% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kansas City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14,193 (12.3%)$43,503
1 Earner37,558 (32.6%)$53,212
2 Earners51,783 (44.9%)$111,246
3+ Earners11,819 (10.2%)$137,254
Total115,353 (100.0%)$85,631

Household Income in Kansas City

Household Income Brackets in Kansas City

With 36,158 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kansas City, accounting for 16.7% of all households. In contrast, only 9,527 households (4.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kansas City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00013,4246.2%
$10,000 to $14,9999,5274.4%
$15,000 to $24,99917,5388.1%
$25,000 to $34,99918,6208.6%
$35,000 to $49,99926,19812.1%
$50,000 to $74,99936,15816.7%
$75,000 to $99,99928,36313.1%
$100,000 to $149,99935,07516.2%
$150,000 to $199,99916,8887.8%
$200,000+14,5066.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kansas City

The median household income in Kansas City is $65,256, with the highest median household income of $74,283 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 85,940 households (39.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,170, with 12,709 households (5.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kansas City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12,709 (5.9%)$38,170
25 to 44 Years85,940 (39.7%)$74,283
45 to 64 Years71,527 (33.0%)$73,716
65+ Years46,337 (21.4%)$47,789
Total216,513 (100.0%)$65,256

Poverty in Kansas City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas City

With 13.5% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Kansas City, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 809 males (26.3%) and 844 females (25.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,528 (22.4%)3,672 (24.2%)
5 Years809 (26.3%)844 (25.7%)
6 to 11 Years4,512 (23.2%)4,033 (21.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,739 (19.5%)1,453 (16.6%)
15 Years453 (14.3%)752 (23.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,210 (19.2%)1,008 (17.6%)
18 to 24 Years3,747 (18.0%)5,968 (25.1%)
25 to 34 Years3,964 (9.2%)7,066 (15.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,798 (8.2%)4,281 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,981 (10.7%)2,936 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years4,055 (13.9%)4,659 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,996 (10.4%)2,413 (10.5%)
75 Years and over795 (8.1%)2,429 (14.9%)
Total32,587 (13.5%)41,514 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas City

According to the poverty statistics in Kansas City, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.9% of males and 89.8% 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 Years12,216 (77.6%)11,512 (75.8%)
5 Years2,263 (73.7%)2,438 (74.3%)
6 to 11 Years14,967 (76.8%)14,807 (78.6%)
12 to 14 Years7,169 (80.5%)7,306 (83.4%)
15 Years2,707 (85.7%)2,524 (77.0%)
16 and 17 Years5,098 (80.8%)4,712 (82.4%)
18 to 24 Years17,089 (82.0%)17,769 (74.9%)
25 to 34 Years38,985 (90.8%)38,108 (84.4%)
35 to 44 Years31,473 (91.8%)29,284 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years24,867 (89.3%)25,981 (89.8%)
55 to 64 Years25,107 (86.1%)26,441 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years17,275 (89.6%)20,650 (89.5%)
75 Years and over9,024 (91.9%)13,881 (85.1%)
Total208,240 (86.5%)215,413 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kansas City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kansas City show that 4.3% or 3,326 of the total 77,314 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.5%, comprising of 219 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 1,277 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kansas City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children42,426 (97.1%)1,277 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children23,981 (95.2%)1,218 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children6,868 (91.8%)612 (8.2%)
5 or more Children713 (76.5%)219 (23.5%)
Total73,988 (95.7%)3,326 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kansas City

According to the poverty data in Kansas City, 10.0% or 971 single-father households and 27.1% or 7,677 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 71 households (78.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 488 households (79.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kansas City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children245 (5.1%)1,123 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children478 (11.6%)4,197 (30.9%)
3 or 4 Children177 (26.9%)1,869 (51.7%)
5 or more Children71 (78.9%)488 (79.0%)
Total971 (10.0%)7,677 (27.1%)

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

The poverty data for Kansas City shows that 3,326 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 8,648 of the single-parent households (22.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 219 households (23.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 559 household (78.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kansas City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,277 (2.9%)1,368 (8.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,218 (4.8%)4,675 (26.4%)
3 or 4 Children612 (8.2%)2,046 (47.9%)
5 or more Children219 (23.5%)559 (78.9%)
Total3,326 (4.3%)8,648 (22.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Kansas City

Employment by Class of Employer in Kansas City

Among the 261,493 employed individuals in Kansas City, private company employees (181,801 | 69.5%), not-for-profit organizations (27,625 | 10.6%), and local government employees (15,029 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kansas City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees181,80169.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7,2812.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)12,1884.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations27,62510.6%
Local Government Employees15,0295.8%
State Government Employees6,8782.6%
Federal Government Employees10,2133.9%
Unpaid Family Workers4780.2%
Total261,493100.0%

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 (404,543), 69.0% or 279,135 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 13,398 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.1% or 40,699 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.9% or 1,174 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10,769 (44.4%)1,174 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Years27,905 (78.5%)1,898 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years40,699 (89.1%)1,994 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years37,934 (88.4%)2,048 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years58,947 (86.5%)2,299 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years47,851 (83.9%)2,010 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years22,245 (72.8%)823 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years17,901 (59.2%)483 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years12,900 (30.1%)516 (4.0%)
75 Years and over2,022 (7.4%)93 (4.6%)
Total279,135 (69.0%)13,398 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kansas City

According to labor force statistics for Kansas City, 82.2% of individuals (225,692) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (274,565) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 9,705 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 90.4% or 96,649 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.2% or 1,393 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kansas City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13,658 (63.4%)2,197 (10.2%)
High School Diploma48,262 (73.8%)4,905 (7.5%)
College / Associate Degree67,073 (83.1%)3,471 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher96,649 (90.4%)1,924 (1.8%)
Total225,692 (82.2%)11,806 (4.3%)

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 (29,901 | 11.3%), Management (28,392 | 10.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (19,983 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18,005 | 6.8%), and Business & Financial (16,938 | 6.4%).
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 (83.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.7%), and Health Technologists (74.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15,484 (54.5%)12,908 (45.5%)
Business & Financial7,540 (44.5%)9,398 (55.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14,520 (72.7%)5,463 (27.3%)
Computers & Mathematics8,172 (72.1%)3,169 (27.9%)
Architecture & Engineering4,538 (83.9%)873 (16.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,810 (56.0%)1,421 (44.0%)
Community & Social Service 10,011 (33.5%)19,890 (66.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1,507 (28.7%)3,740 (71.3%)
Legal Services & Support1,808 (46.3%)2,098 (53.7%)
Education Instruction & Library3,438 (24.7%)10,495 (75.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,258 (47.8%)3,557 (52.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,552 (25.3%)13,453 (74.7%)
Health Technologists3,043 (25.8%)8,758 (74.2%)
Total (Category)52,107 (46.0%)61,112 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)134,716 (50.8%)130,488 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kansas City are Food Preparation & Serving (14,305 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (8,025 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8,013 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (6,732 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (5,913 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Kansas City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kansas City, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.7%), Security & Protection (77.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.0%), Personal Care & Service (72.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support804 (10.0%)7,221 (90.0%)
Security & Protection4,599 (77.8%)1,314 (22.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,934 (73.9%)1,036 (26.1%)
Law Enforcement1,665 (85.7%)278 (14.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving6,706 (46.9%)7,599 (53.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,698 (58.6%)3,315 (41.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,836 (27.3%)4,896 (72.7%)
Total (Category)18,643 (43.4%)24,345 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)134,716 (50.8%)130,488 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kansas City are Office & Administration (32,070 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (23,759 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kansas City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kansas City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12,432 (52.3%)11,327 (47.7%)
Office & Administration9,195 (28.7%)22,875 (71.3%)
Total (Category)21,627 (38.7%)34,202 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)134,716 (50.8%)130,488 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kansas City are Construction & Extraction (10,270 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,254 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (461 | 0.2%).
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 & Forestry418 (90.7%)43 (9.3%)
Construction & Extraction9,872 (96.1%)398 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,805 (92.8%)449 (7.2%)
Total (Category)16,095 (94.8%)890 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)134,716 (50.8%)130,488 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kansas City are Production (13,615 | 5.1%), Material Moving (12,455 | 4.7%), and Transportation (10,113 | 3.8%).
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
Production9,318 (68.4%)4,297 (31.6%)
Transportation8,396 (83.0%)1,717 (17.0%)
Material Moving8,530 (68.5%)3,925 (31.5%)
Total (Category)26,244 (72.5%)9,939 (27.5%)
Total (Overall)134,716 (50.8%)130,488 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas City

Employment Industries in Kansas City

The major employment industries in Kansas City include Health Care & Social Assistance (39,184 | 14.8%), Professional & Scientific (27,791 | 10.5%), Retail Trade (25,995 | 9.8%), Manufacturing (22,066 | 8.3%), and Educational Services (20,160 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Kansas City

Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas City

The Kansas City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (86.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), Educational Services (69.6%), and Enterprise Management (67.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting769 (79.4%)199 (20.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12,404 (86.8%)1,880 (13.2%)
Manufacturing15,428 (69.9%)6,638 (30.1%)
Wholesale Trade4,612 (69.2%)2,052 (30.8%)
Retail Trade13,337 (51.3%)12,658 (48.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,395 (71.1%)5,045 (28.9%)
Utilities915 (74.5%)313 (25.5%)
Information2,299 (49.1%)2,383 (50.9%)
Finance & Insurance7,762 (46.9%)8,799 (53.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,849 (55.1%)2,318 (44.9%)
Professional & Scientific15,692 (56.5%)12,099 (43.5%)
Enterprise Management88 (32.5%)183 (67.5%)
Administrative & Support5,576 (52.9%)4,968 (47.1%)
Educational Services6,132 (30.4%)14,028 (69.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,579 (21.9%)30,605 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,807 (58.5%)2,698 (41.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services8,984 (46.4%)10,398 (53.6%)
Public Administration7,539 (55.2%)6,121 (44.8%)
Total134,716 (50.8%)130,488 (49.2%)

Education in Kansas City

School Enrollment in Kansas City

The most common levels of schooling among the 119,194 students in Kansas City are elementary school (24,990 | 21.0%), middle school (24,897 | 20.9%), and high school (24,138 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Kansas City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,4036.2%
Kindergarten6,2995.3%
Elementary School24,99021.0%
Middle School24,89720.9%
High School24,13820.3%
College / Undergraduate22,59119.0%
Graduate / Professional8,8767.4%
Total119,194100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kansas City

Out of a total of 119,194 students who are enrolled in schools in Kansas City, 23,004 (19.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 96,190 (80.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,081 (40.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26,397 (87.1% 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 Olds3,032 (59.3%)2,081 (40.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old25,641 (84.8%)4,586 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds26,397 (87.1%)3,911 (12.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15,138 (85.0%)2,664 (15.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,960 (78.5%)1,909 (21.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,249 (69.4%)3,638 (30.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,427 (72.1%)2,489 (27.9%)
35 Years and over4,286 (70.6%)1,786 (29.4%)
Total96,190 (80.7%)23,004 (19.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kansas City

Business (29,380 | 20.9%), science & technology (14,649 | 10.4%), education (13,335 | 9.5%), social sciences (9,500 | 6.8%), and arts & humanities (9,141 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 140,326 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 & Mathematics5,8624.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,5096.1%
Physical & Health Sciences3,1382.2%
Psychology7,5325.4%
Social Sciences9,5006.8%
Engineering6,8354.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,1300.8%
Science & Technology14,64910.4%
Business29,38020.9%
Education13,3359.5%
Literature & Languages6,6464.7%
Liberal Arts & History8,4806.0%
Visual & Performing Arts8,6056.1%
Communications7,5845.4%
Arts & Humanities9,1416.5%
Total140,326100.0%

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 (59,265, accounting for 44.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (53,621, making up 46.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kansas City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,713 (3.5%)5,320 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle32,464 (24.5%)38,260 (30.0%)
2 Vehicles59,265 (44.7%)53,621 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles23,991 (18.1%)20,333 (15.9%)
4 Vehicles8,348 (6.3%)7,508 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles3,855 (2.9%)2,565 (2.0%)
Total132,636 (100.0%)127,607 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kansas City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kansas City are 15 to 19 minutes (45,441 commuters, 19.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (44,689 commuters, 19.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (32,831 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Kansas City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,5602.4%
5 to 9 Minutes21,7429.5%
10 to 14 Minutes32,83114.3%
15 to 19 Minutes45,44119.8%
20 to 24 Minutes44,68919.5%
25 to 29 Minutes19,5668.5%
30 to 34 Minutes31,61413.8%
35 to 39 Minutes6,0062.6%
40 to 44 Minutes6,2082.7%
45 to 59 Minutes8,8673.9%
60 to 89 Minutes3,9591.7%
90 or more Minutes3,1731.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Kansas City

The most common commute times in Kansas City are 20 to 24 minutes (22,671 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (22,952 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kansas City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,662 (2.3%)2,898 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,062 (8.6%)11,680 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes16,030 (13.6%)16,801 (15.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes22,489 (19.1%)22,952 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes22,671 (19.3%)22,018 (19.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,631 (9.0%)8,935 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,348 (14.7%)14,266 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,564 (3.0%)2,442 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,625 (3.1%)2,583 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,588 (3.9%)4,279 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,466 (2.1%)1,493 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes1,517 (1.3%)1,656 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kansas City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kansas City are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (18,528, 15.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (20,476, 18.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kansas City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,655 (4.8%)2,827 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,936 (4.2%)2,155 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,067 (5.2%)4,319 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9,791 (8.3%)6,069 (5.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13,021 (11.1%)11,005 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15,309 (13.0%)14,797 (13.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18,528 (15.8%)20,476 (18.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11,188 (9.5%)11,818 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,981 (4.2%)7,101 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,246 (5.3%)8,755 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,166 (2.7%)3,861 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,611 (1.4%)1,830 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8,402 (7.1%)8,167 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,752 (7.4%)8,823 (7.9%)
Total117,653 (100.0%)112,003 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kansas City

Occupancy by Ownership in Kansas City

Of the total 216,513 dwellings in Kansas City, owner-occupied units account for 116,833 (54.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 99,680 (46.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kansas City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units116,83354.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units99,68046.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units216,513100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kansas City

Occupancy by Household Size in Kansas City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household80,82637.3%
2-Person Household68,12931.5%
3-Person Household28,29413.1%
4+ Person Household39,26418.1%
Total Housing Units216,513100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kansas City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kansas City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household32,514 (40.2%)48,312 (59.8%)
2-Person Household41,767 (61.3%)26,362 (38.7%)
3-Person Household16,826 (59.5%)11,468 (40.5%)
4+ Person Household25,726 (65.5%)13,538 (34.5%)
Total Housing Units116,833 (54.0%)99,680 (46.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kansas City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kansas City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,561 (41.7%)9,179 (58.3%)
High School Diploma22,888 (47.9%)24,880 (52.1%)
College/Associate Degree34,800 (50.9%)33,565 (49.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52,584 (62.1%)32,056 (37.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kansas City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kansas City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years60,29027.9%
35 to 44 Years38,35917.7%
45 to 54 Years33,70115.6%
55 to 64 Years37,82617.5%
65 to 74 Years28,09813.0%
75 to 84 Years12,4505.8%
85 Years and Over5,7892.7%
Total216,513100.0%

Housing Finances in Kansas City

Median Income by Occupancy in Kansas City

Median Income by Occupancy in Kansas City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied116,833 (54.0%)$88,879
Renter-Occupied99,680 (46.0%)$45,263
Average216,513 (100.0%)$65,256

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kansas City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kansas City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,192 (1.9%)5,374 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,345 (1.1%)4,517 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,671 (2.3%)6,847 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,367 (2.0%)6,471 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,064 (2.6%)5,712 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,761 (6.6%)10,925 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,578 (9.9%)14,653 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,890 (15.3%)18,353 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,081 (14.6%)11,207 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99924,504 (21.0%)10,652 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more26,380 (22.6%)4,969 (5.0%)
Total116,833 (100.0%)99,680 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kansas City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kansas City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,245 (3.6%)2,987 (3.0%)
$300 to $49911,878 (10.2%)3,259 (3.3%)
$500 to $79919,770 (16.9%)11,211 (11.3%)
$800 to $99911,105 (9.5%)18,667 (18.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49927,749 (23.7%)38,902 (39.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99919,908 (17.0%)15,257 (15.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49910,996 (9.4%)4,064 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,479 (4.7%)738 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more5,703 (4.9%)1,027 (1.0%)
Total116,833 (100.0%)99,680 (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, Detached133,54761.7%
Single Unit, Attached10,5074.9%
2 Unit Apartments6,0362.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,9154.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,2966.1%
10 or more Apartments42,73719.7%
Mobile Home / Other1,4750.7%
Total216,513100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kansas City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kansas City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached105,732 (79.2%)27,815 (20.8%)
Single Unit, Attached4,627 (44.0%)5,880 (56.0%)
2 Unit Apartments1,043 (17.3%)4,993 (82.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments783 (8.8%)8,132 (91.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments449 (3.4%)12,847 (96.6%)
10 or more Apartments3,344 (7.8%)39,393 (92.2%)
Mobile Home / Other855 (58.0%)620 (42.0%)
Total116,833 (54.0%)99,680 (46.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kansas City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kansas City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room478 (0.4%)5,189 (5.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,964 (2.5%)26,487 (26.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms25,364 (21.7%)44,768 (44.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms51,465 (44.1%)18,193 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms36,562 (31.3%)5,043 (5.1%)
Total116,833 (100.0%)99,680 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kansas City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kansas City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas95,967 (82.1%)51,095 (51.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,986 (1.7%)1,790 (1.8%)
Electricity17,935 (15.3%)45,474 (45.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene49 (0.0%)65 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)9 (0.0%)
All other Fuels756 (0.6%)556 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used140 (0.1%)691 (0.7%)
Total116,833 (100.0%)99,680 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kansas City

Household Vehicle Usage in Kansas City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,829 (3.3%)15,883 (15.9%)
1 Vehicle35,017 (30.0%)50,897 (51.1%)
2 Vehicles51,185 (43.8%)26,519 (26.6%)
3 or more Vehicles26,802 (22.9%)6,381 (6.4%)
Total116,833 (100.0%)99,680 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kansas City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kansas City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units42,38974,444
Median Property Value$166,000$231,100
Median Household Income$63,226$20,631
Monthly Housing Costs$588$5,459
Real Estate Taxes$2,030$1,343

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kansas City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kansas City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006,713 (15.8%)2,225 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9997,517 (17.7%)5,104 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,083 (45.0%)43,704 (58.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,145 (14.5%)17,580 (23.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,874 (4.4%)4,130 (5.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999700 (1.7%)901 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more357 (0.8%)800 (1.1%)
Total42,389 (100.0%)74,444 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kansas City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kansas City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,345 (5.5%)1,173 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,253 (12.4%)1,192 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,970 (9.4%)2,849 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,029 (14.2%)3,791 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,237 (17.1%)5,549 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,296 (12.5%)10,653 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,510 (15.4%)11,785 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more5,749 (13.6%)17,994 (24.2%)
Total42,389 (100.0%)74,444 (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 2.0x17,458 (41.2%)103,435 (138.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,197 (17.0%)30,785 (41.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,962 (11.7%)20,393 (27.4%)
4.0x or more12,321 (29.1%)9,648 (13.0%)
Total42,389 (100.0%)74,444 (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 $80010,596 (25.0%)259 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4995,370 (12.7%)5,856 (7.9%)
$800 to $1,49924,715 (58.3%)10,964 (14.7%)
Total42,389 (100.0%)74,444 (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 Years35,271 (93.3%)2,522 (6.7%)
6 to 18 Years74,997 (91.6%)6,891 (8.4%)
19 to 25 Years40,819 (82.3%)8,804 (17.7%)
26 to 34 Years65,878 (83.1%)13,383 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years56,122 (83.1%)11,457 (17.0%)
45 to 54 Years48,737 (86.0%)7,949 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years53,180 (88.2%)7,082 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years41,916 (99.0%)418 (1.0%)
75 Years and older26,073 (99.8%)56 (0.2%)
Total442,993 (88.3%)58,562 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kansas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kansas City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born35,271 (93.3%)2,522 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen74,997 (91.6%)6,891 (8.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40,819 (82.3%)8,804 (17.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kansas City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kansas City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00054,699 (79.8%)13,847 (20.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99971,260 (81.7%)15,920 (18.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99968,986 (87.2%)10,171 (12.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99961,486 (89.3%)7,344 (10.7%)
$100,000 and over182,039 (94.5%)10,544 (5.5%)

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 615,364 (40.6%)21,639 (57.3%)
6 to 18 Years27,508 (33.6%)50,587 (61.8%)
19 to 25 Years4,155 (8.4%)37,451 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years7,034 (8.9%)60,143 (75.9%)
35 to 44 Years6,636 (9.8%)50,972 (75.4%)
45 to 54 Years6,644 (11.7%)43,985 (77.6%)
55 to 64 Years13,018 (21.6%)43,093 (71.5%)
65 to 74 Years39,818 (94.1%)21,162 (50.0%)
75 Years and over25,818 (98.8%)15,450 (59.1%)
Total145,995 (29.1%)344,482 (68.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kansas City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kansas City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years102 (0.6%)103 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years2,234 (5.4%)1,857 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,912 (7.5%)5,211 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years12,558 (13.8%)12,924 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,949 (25.7%)6,107 (26.5%)
75 Years and over4,520 (46.0%)7,634 (46.8%)

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 Years95 (0.6%)77 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years164 (0.4%)302 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years532 (0.8%)485 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,928 (3.2%)1,674 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,019 (10.5%)1,302 (5.7%)
75 Years and over2,584 (26.3%)2,839 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (0.2%)26 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years475 (1.1%)581 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years719 (1.1%)1,131 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,101 (2.3%)2,630 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years959 (5.0%)1,136 (4.9%)
75 Years and over753 (7.7%)1,220 (7.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,674 (4.0%)1,230 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years3,339 (5.1%)3,447 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years5,512 (6.1%)5,523 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years950 (4.9%)1,153 (5.0%)
75 Years and over1,094 (11.1%)2,089 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years183 (0.4%)324 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years962 (1.5%)1,128 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years6,469 (7.1%)7,557 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,921 (15.2%)4,341 (18.8%)
75 Years and over2,507 (25.5%)5,377 (33.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kansas City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years320 (0.8%)362 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years610 (0.9%)283 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,212 (2.4%)2,503 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years789 (4.1%)1,155 (5.0%)
75 Years and over811 (8.3%)2,036 (12.5%)

Technology Access in Kansas City

Computing Device Access in Kansas City

Computing Device Access in Kansas City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop166,42176.9%
Smartphone193,57689.4%
Tablet131,17560.6%
No Computing Device12,0795.6%
Total216,513100.0%

Internet Access in Kansas City

Internet Access in Kansas City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1650.1%
Broadband Home158,29573.1%
Cellular Data Only26,25512.1%
Satellite Internet9,8124.5%
No Internet26,75812.4%
Total216,513100.0%

Kansas City Summary

Kansas City, Missouri is a major city located in the Midwestern United States. It is the largest city in the state of Missouri and the 37th largest city in the United States. It is located on the Missouri River and is the county seat of Jackson County. The city is known for its jazz and blues music, its cuisine, and its professional sports teams.

History

Kansas City was founded in 1838 as the Town of Kansas. It was named after the Kansas River, which flows through the city. The city was incorporated in 1853 and became a major transportation hub due to its location at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. The city grew rapidly in the late 19th century and early 20th century, becoming a major industrial center. It was also a major center for jazz and blues music.

Geography

Kansas City is located in the Midwestern United States, in the state of Missouri. It is situated on the Missouri River and is the county seat of Jackson County. The city is located at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. The city has an area of 319 square miles and a population of 488,943 as of the 2010 census.

Economy

Kansas City is a major economic center in the Midwest. It is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Sprint, H&R Block, and Hallmark Cards. The city is also a major transportation hub, with two major airports, a major railway hub, and several major highways. The city is also a major center for the food processing industry, with several large food processing companies located in the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Kansas City had a population of 488,943. The racial makeup of the city was 63.2% White, 28.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. The median household income was $41,939 and the median family income was $50,821. The per capita income was $25,945.

Conclusion

Kansas City, Missouri is a major city located in the Midwestern United States. It is the largest city in the state of Missouri and the 37th largest city in the United States. It is located on the Missouri River and is the county seat of Jackson County. The city is known for its jazz and blues music, its cuisine, and its professional sports teams. Kansas City is a major economic center in the Midwest, with several Fortune 500 companies, a major transportation hub, and a major center for the food processing industry. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 488,943, with a median household income of $41,939 and a median family income of $50,821.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kansas City?
Total Population of Kansas City is 505,958.
What is the Total Male Population of Kansas City?
Total Male Population of Kansas City is 245,393.
What is the Total Female Population of Kansas City?
Total Female Population of Kansas City is 260,565.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kansas City?
There are 94.18 Males per 100 Females in Kansas City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kansas City?
There are 106.18 Females per 100 Males in Kansas City.
What is the Median Population Age in Kansas City?
Median Population Age in Kansas City is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kansas City
Average Family Size in Kansas City is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kansas City
Average Household Size in Kansas City is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kansas City?
Per Capita income in Kansas City is $38,146.
What is the Median Family Income in Kansas City?
Median Family Income in Kansas City is $85,631.
What is the Median Household income in Kansas City?
Median Household Income in Kansas City is $65,256.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kansas City?
Income or Wage Gap in Kansas City is 22.6%.
Women in Kansas City earn 77.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kansas City?
Family Income Deficit in Kansas City is $11,225.
Families that are below poverty line in Kansas City earn $11,225 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 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kansas City?
There are 279,135 People in the Labor Forcein in Kansas City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kansas City?
69.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Kansas City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kansas City?
Unemployment Rate in Kansas City is 4.8%.