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Jan 29, 1861
INCORPORATED
82,278
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
81,762
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
516
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,000
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
4,039
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
679
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
35.9
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
66062
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Wichita
LARGEST CITY
Johnson County
LARGEST COUNTY
2,935,922
TOTAL POPULATION
1,474,948
MALE POPULATION
1,460,974
FEMALE POPULATION
100.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,108
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,535
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,747
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,648
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,532,831
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kansas Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Kansas

The largest zip codes in Kansas by population are 66062 (77,312), 66061 (66,897), 67401 (50,638), 66502 (44,813), and 67212 (44,171).
77,312 (2.63%)
66,897 (2.28%)
50,638 (1.72%)
44,813 (1.53%)
44,171 (1.50%)
35,970 (1.23%)
34,584 (1.18%)
33,080 (1.13%)
32,806 (1.12%)
32,184 (1.10%)
31,608 (1.08%)
30,935 (1.05%)
30,358 (1.03%)
30,270 (1.03%)
30,237 (1.03%)
29,459 (1.00%)
29,006 (0.99%)
27,934 (0.95%)
27,663 (0.94%)
27,432 (0.93%)
27,416 (0.93%)
26,001 (0.89%)
25,625 (0.87%)
25,582 (0.87%)
25,217 (0.86%)
25,051 (0.85%)
25,006 (0.85%)
24,491 (0.83%)
24,434 (0.83%)
24,045 (0.82%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Kansas

The largest cities in Kansas by population are Wichita (395,951), Overland Park (196,676), Kansas City (155,438), Olathe (142,114), and Topeka (126,431).
395,951 (13.49%)
196,676 (6.70%)
155,438 (5.29%)
142,114 (4.84%)
126,431 (4.31%)
95,103 (3.24%)
67,671 (2.30%)
57,497 (1.96%)
54,287 (1.85%)
46,734 (1.59%)
39,995 (1.36%)
37,193 (1.27%)
33,784 (1.15%)
27,933 (0.95%)
27,721 (0.94%)
25,551 (0.87%)
24,118 (0.82%)
23,488 (0.80%)
22,922 (0.78%)
22,738 (0.77%)
21.Hays
21,111 (0.72%)
20,610 (0.70%)
19,099 (0.65%)
18,527 (0.63%)
15,460 (0.53%)
14,725 (0.50%)
13,955 (0.48%)
12,882 (0.44%)
12,615 (0.43%)
11,997 (0.41%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Kansas

The largest counties in Kansas by population are Johnson County (610,742), Sedgwick County (522,700), Shawnee County (178,625), Wyandotte County (167,989), and Douglas County (119,094).
610,742 (20.80%)
522,700 (17.80%)
178,625 (6.08%)
167,989 (5.72%)
119,094 (4.06%)
82,050 (2.79%)
72,105 (2.46%)
67,618 (2.30%)
61,881 (2.11%)
54,160 (1.84%)
39,012 (1.33%)
38,187 (1.30%)
36,247 (1.23%)
34,661 (1.18%)
34,312 (1.17%)
34,212 (1.17%)
33,959 (1.16%)
32,182 (1.10%)
31,448 (1.07%)
30,085 (1.02%)
28,921 (0.99%)
25,968 (0.88%)
25,482 (0.87%)
25,477 (0.87%)
22,517 (0.77%)
21,942 (0.75%)
20,096 (0.68%)
19,380 (0.66%)
18,492 (0.63%)
18,387 (0.63%)
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Race in Kansas

The most populous races in Kansas are White / Caucasian (2,341,473 | 79.7%), Hispanic or Latino (369,970 | 12.6%), and Two or more Races (215,150 | 7.3%).
Race in Kansas
Race# Population% Population
Asian88,5133.0%
Black / African American163,5815.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,7290.1%
Hispanic or Latino369,97012.6%
Native / Alaskan22,0150.7%
White / Caucasian2,341,47379.7%
Two or more Races215,1507.3%
Some other Race102,4613.5%
Total2,935,922100.0%

Ancestry in Kansas

The most populous ancestries reported in Kansas are German (688,170 | 23.4%), English (343,823 | 11.7%), Irish (324,644 | 11.1%), Mexican (292,768 | 10.0%), and American (168,501 | 5.7%), together accounting for 61.9% of all Kansas residents.
Ancestry in Kansas
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan7890.0%
African11,0730.4%
Alaska Native1230.0%
Alaskan Athabascan280.0%
Albanian1520.0%
Aleut130.0%
Alsatian670.0%
American168,5015.7%
Apache1,6480.1%
Arab10,3300.4%
Arapaho1230.0%
Argentinean1,3260.1%
Armenian5770.0%
Australian5130.0%
Austrian5,8250.2%
Bahamian280.0%
Bangladeshi3,2990.1%
Barbadian1140.0%
Basque1430.0%
Belgian4,8940.2%
Belizean360.0%
Bermudan80.0%
Bhutanese6,6540.2%
Blackfeet3,3200.1%
Bolivian4290.0%
Brazilian1,7290.1%
British17,2200.6%
British West Indian310.0%
Bulgarian6570.0%
Burmese8,1760.3%
Cajun3920.0%
Cambodian240.0%
Canadian2,8740.1%
Cape Verdean170.0%
Carpatho Rusyn120.0%
Celtic5760.0%
Central American26,3290.9%
Central American Indian2,4980.1%
Cherokee21,3640.7%
Cheyenne3470.0%
Chickasaw8190.0%
Chilean3540.0%
Chinese200.0%
Chippewa8010.0%
Choctaw3,5230.1%
Colombian2,3140.1%
Colville70.0%
Comanche6890.0%
Costa Rican4350.0%
Cree1970.0%
Creek1,9530.1%
Croatian4,8530.2%
Crow3120.0%
Cuban4,7750.2%
Cypriot100.0%
Czech19,8660.7%
Czechoslovakian3,2300.1%
Danish13,1190.4%
Delaware1,1190.0%
Dominican1,4100.1%
Dutch37,2111.3%
Dutch West Indian1230.0%
Eastern European5,0810.2%
Ecuadorian6780.0%
Egyptian6850.0%
English343,82311.7%
Estonian430.0%
Ethiopian1,6630.1%
European66,3572.3%
Fijian2170.0%
Filipino9440.0%
Finnish2,0750.1%
French61,0882.1%
French American Indian3540.0%
French Canadian7,8960.3%
German688,17023.4%
German Russian1,6230.1%
Ghanaian7200.0%
Greek4,3180.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,0070.0%
Guatemalan11,1640.4%
Guyanese340.0%
Haitian1,1850.0%
Honduran4,6530.2%
Hopi950.0%
Houma90.0%
Hungarian5,1260.2%
Icelander1440.0%
Indian (Asian)17,8450.6%
Indonesian4,4490.2%
Inupiat590.0%
Iranian2,4090.1%
Iraqi8380.0%
Irish324,64411.1%
Iroquois8590.0%
Israeli1520.0%
Italian62,3852.1%
Jamaican1,5750.1%
Japanese2,4400.1%
Jordanian8410.0%
Kenyan2,5740.1%
Kiowa4510.0%
Korean14,3190.5%
Laotian7050.0%
Latvian4080.0%
Lebanese3,3960.1%
Liberian600.0%
Lithuanian1,8050.1%
Lumbee270.0%
Luxembourger4990.0%
Macedonian650.0%
Malaysian5,4670.2%
Maltese180.0%
Menominee450.0%
Mexican292,76810.0%
Mexican American Indian3,0660.1%
Mongolian5090.0%
Moroccan3390.0%
Native Hawaiian1,4900.1%
Navajo1,4120.1%
New Zealander1060.0%
Nicaraguan1,0600.0%
Nigerian1,8390.1%
Northern European4,4160.2%
Norwegian26,6220.9%
Okinawan510.0%
Osage1,4940.1%
Ottawa1670.0%
Paiute330.0%
Pakistani2,5700.1%
Palestinian8080.0%
Panamanian9930.0%
Paraguayan4030.0%
Pennsylvania German2,3430.1%
Peruvian1,9080.1%
Pima1460.0%
Polish36,3671.2%
Portuguese2,5280.1%
Potawatomi3,6680.1%
Pueblo6400.0%
Puerto Rican15,7040.5%
Puget Sound Salish540.0%
Romanian1,1090.0%
Russian16,9220.6%
Salvadoran7,8540.3%
Samoan6250.0%
Scandinavian9,2660.3%
Scotch-Irish26,4000.9%
Scottish53,4701.8%
Seminole3090.0%
Senegalese4680.0%
Serbian4950.0%
Shoshone1030.0%
Sioux2,6960.1%
Slavic6230.0%
Slovak1,4880.1%
Slovene8780.0%
Somali7400.0%
South African3590.0%
South American9,8830.3%
South American Indian2100.0%
Spaniard5,4040.2%
Spanish4,0970.1%
Spanish American1580.0%
Spanish American Indian300.0%
Sri Lankan20,1200.7%
Subsaharan African21,6960.7%
Sudanese5150.0%
Swedish54,0951.8%
Swiss12,0060.4%
Syrian5390.0%
Thai21,3700.7%
Tlingit-Haida1220.0%
Tohono O'Odham2050.0%
Tongan780.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian910.0%
Tsimshian420.0%
Turkish6600.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander60.0%
Ugandan2420.0%
Ukrainian4,0950.1%
Uruguayan2330.0%
Ute830.0%
Venezuelan2,0630.1%
Vietnamese8010.0%
Welsh20,5950.7%
West Indian5360.0%
Yakama120.0%
Yaqui840.0%
Yugoslavian4590.0%
Yuman490.0%
Yup'ik740.0%
Zimbabwean330.0%
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Immigrants in Kansas

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kansas came from Latin America (108,917 | 3.7%), Central America (97,773 | 3.3%), Mexico (81,282 | 2.8%), Asia (65,722 | 2.2%), and South Eastern Asia (26,393 | 0.9%), together accounting for 13.0% of all Kansas residents.
Immigrants in Kansas
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan5770.0%
Africa14,1510.5%
Albania500.0%
Argentina2920.0%
Armenia70.0%
Asia65,7222.2%
Australia3430.0%
Austria490.0%
Azores120.0%
Bahamas510.0%
Bangladesh1,1500.0%
Barbados330.0%
Belarus960.0%
Belgium1560.0%
Belize280.0%
Bolivia2140.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina900.0%
Brazil1,9630.1%
Bulgaria3640.0%
Cambodia6880.0%
Cameroon1570.0%
Canada2,5850.1%
Caribbean3,6700.1%
Central America97,7733.3%
Chile1590.0%
China9,9250.3%
Colombia1,0310.0%
Congo6010.0%
Costa Rica2280.0%
Croatia370.0%
Cuba1,5400.1%
Czechoslovakia1740.0%
Denmark310.0%
Dominica10.0%
Dominican Republic4930.0%
Eastern Africa7,3960.3%
Eastern Asia14,7900.5%
Eastern Europe4,9950.2%
Ecuador7700.0%
Egypt4970.0%
El Salvador4,4880.2%
England1,6460.1%
Eritrea2950.0%
Ethiopia1,9010.1%
Europe14,0900.5%
Fiji1010.0%
France5750.0%
Germany3,3490.1%
Ghana6680.0%
Greece660.0%
Guatemala7,3550.3%
Guyana280.0%
Haiti8410.0%
Honduras3,3530.1%
Hong Kong5100.0%
Hungary2550.0%
India13,5470.5%
Indonesia4320.0%
Iran1,4010.1%
Iraq1,0220.0%
Ireland1790.0%
Israel1430.0%
Italy3550.0%
Jamaica4690.0%
Japan1,5200.1%
Jordan6510.0%
Kazakhstan1150.0%
Kenya3,3220.1%
Korea3,3450.1%
Kuwait4360.0%
Laos3,0820.1%
Latin America108,9173.7%
Latvia800.0%
Lebanon7940.0%
Liberia480.0%
Lithuania60.0%
Malaysia6380.0%
Mexico81,2822.8%
Micronesia7150.0%
Middle Africa1,1330.0%
Moldova3350.0%
Morocco1290.0%
Nepal1,1550.0%
Netherlands3630.0%
Nicaragua4870.0%
Nigeria1,0580.0%
Northern Africa1,6850.1%
Northern Europe3,6140.1%
Norway1030.0%
Oceania1,8110.1%
Pakistan1,1850.0%
Panama4100.0%
Peru8300.0%
Philippines5,4920.2%
Poland2380.0%
Portugal760.0%
Romania4750.0%
Russia1,3100.0%
Saudi Arabia4070.0%
Scotland1930.0%
Senegal3970.0%
Serbia860.0%
Sierra Leone700.0%
Singapore1510.0%
Somalia3340.0%
South Africa6510.0%
South America7,4740.3%
South Central Asia20,0010.7%
South Eastern Asia26,3930.9%
Southern Europe9260.0%
Spain4290.0%
Sri Lanka3390.0%
Sudan4890.0%
Sweden310.0%
Switzerland440.0%
Syria2250.0%
Taiwan1,3620.1%
Thailand1,7320.1%
Trinidad and Tobago620.0%
Turkey3240.0%
Uganda4190.0%
Ukraine9500.0%
Uruguay820.0%
Uzbekistan960.0%
Venezuela1,6950.1%
Vietnam11,3230.4%
West Indies110.0%
Western Africa2,5420.1%
Western Asia4,4230.2%
Western Europe4,5550.2%
Yemen240.0%
Zaire2770.0%
Zimbabwe1470.0%
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Sex and Age in Kansas

Sex and Age in Kansas

The most populous age groups in Kansas are 20 to 24 Years (116,379 | 7.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (102,970 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93,065 (6.3%)87,418 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years100,719 (6.8%)94,739 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years103,809 (7.0%)99,956 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years108,476 (7.3%)101,871 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years116,379 (7.9%)102,970 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years98,659 (6.7%)90,730 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years95,957 (6.5%)91,615 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years101,186 (6.9%)95,195 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years88,824 (6.0%)85,289 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years83,986 (5.7%)80,310 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years84,645 (5.7%)82,479 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years91,210 (6.2%)90,710 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years91,468 (6.2%)95,263 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years78,091 (5.3%)80,593 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years57,126 (3.9%)64,385 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years35,951 (2.4%)44,291 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years23,221 (1.6%)31,937 (2.2%)
85 Years and over22,176 (1.5%)41,223 (2.8%)
Total1,474,948 (100.0%)1,460,974 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kansas

Median Family Size in Kansas

The median family size in Kansas is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (571,578 | 78.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (50,136 | 6.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.86 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kansas
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple571,578 (78.0%)3.13
Single Male/Father50,136 (6.8%)2.86
Single Female/Mother111,176 (15.2%)3.06
Total Families732,890 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Kansas

The median household size in Kansas is 2.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (111,176 | 9.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (415,745 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kansas
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple571,578 (49.8%)3.15
Single Male/Father50,136 (4.4%)3.24
Single Female/Mother111,176 (9.7%)3.32
Non-family415,745 (36.2%)1.24
Total Households1,148,635 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kansas

Out of a total of 1,148,635 households in Kansas, 732,890 (63.8%) are family households, while 415,745 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 341,848, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 341,267.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kansas
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-341,267 (29.7%)
2-Person Households341,848 (29.8%)61,213 (5.3%)
3-Person Households148,658 (12.9%)7,672 (0.7%)
4-Person Households132,983 (11.6%)4,247 (0.4%)
5-Person Households68,531 (6.0%)1,041 (0.1%)
6-Person Households26,321 (2.3%)204 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14,549 (1.3%)101 (0.0%)
Total732,890 (63.8%)415,745 (36.2%)

Female Fertility in Kansas

Fertility by Age in Kansas

Average fertility rate in Kansas is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kansas
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,546 (3.9%)15.0
20 to 34 years29,693 (74.6%)104.0
35 to 50 years8,550 (21.5%)31.0
Total39,789 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kansas

71.5% of women with births (39,789) in Kansas are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 79.7% 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 16.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kansas
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years314 (20.3%)1,232 (79.7%)
20 to 34 years21,023 (70.8%)8,670 (29.2%)
35 to 50 years7,114 (83.2%)1,436 (16.8%)
Total28,449 (71.5%)11,340 (28.5%)

Fertility by Education in Kansas

Average fertility rate in Kansas is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kansas
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,767 (9.5%)36.0
High School Diploma8,874 (22.3%)71.0
College or Associate's Degree12,215 (30.7%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree9,547 (24.0%)68.0
Graduate Degree5,386 (13.5%)74.0
Total39,789 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kansas

28.5% of women with births in Kansas are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 47.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kansas
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,140 (56.8%)1,627 (43.2%)
High School Diploma4,641 (52.3%)4,233 (47.7%)
College or Associate's Degree8,123 (66.5%)4,092 (33.5%)
Bachelor's Degree8,478 (88.8%)1,069 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree5,079 (94.3%)307 (5.7%)
Total28,449 (71.5%)11,340 (28.5%)

Income in Kansas

Income Overview in Kansas

Per Capita Income in Kansas is $38,108, while median incomes of families and households are $89,535 and $69,747 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,935,922$38,108
Median Family Income732,890$89,535
Mean Family Income732,890$113,772
Median Household Income1,148,635$69,747
Mean Household Income1,148,635$94,263
Income Deficit732,890$10,648
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,935,92230.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,935,92269.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,935,9220.46

Earnings by Sex in Kansas

Average Earnings in Kansas are $39,827, $46,797 for men and $32,564 for women, a difference of 30.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Kansas
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male868,039 (53.4%)$46,797
Female757,705 (46.6%)$32,564
Total1,625,744 (100.0%)$39,827

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kansas

The most common earnings brackets in Kansas are $100,000+ for men (137,582 | 15.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (54,931 | 7.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kansas
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less41,769 (4.8%)52,235 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99929,241 (3.4%)36,105 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49928,950 (3.3%)34,661 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99920,014 (2.3%)23,897 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49923,018 (2.6%)29,336 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99918,679 (2.1%)28,372 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49918,816 (2.2%)26,357 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99914,318 (1.7%)20,550 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49918,136 (2.1%)23,361 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99923,139 (2.7%)28,570 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99943,615 (5.0%)53,090 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99945,125 (5.2%)47,449 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99943,322 (5.0%)43,458 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99945,648 (5.3%)41,501 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99946,772 (5.4%)41,555 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99939,484 (4.5%)33,869 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99975,820 (8.7%)54,931 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99957,935 (6.7%)38,887 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99996,656 (11.1%)51,911 (6.9%)
$100,000+137,582 (15.9%)47,610 (6.3%)
Total868,039 (100.0%)757,705 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kansas

Average earnings in Kansas are $55,301 for men and $38,963 for women, a difference of 29.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,153, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,535. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,662, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,130.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kansas
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,535$23,130
High School Diploma$44,023$27,860
College or Associate's Degree$51,844$34,417
Bachelor's Degree$72,521$49,325
Graduate Degree$90,153$62,662
Total$55,301$38,963

Family Income in Kansas

Family Income Brackets in Kansas

According to the Kansas family income data, there are 161,236 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11,726 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kansas
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00019,0552.6%
$10,000 to $14,99911,7261.6%
$15,000 to $24,99927,8503.8%
$25,000 to $34,99939,5765.4%
$35,000 to $49,99970,3579.6%
$50,000 to $74,999127,52317.4%
$75,000 to $99,999115,79715.8%
$100,000 to $149,999161,23622.0%
$150,000 to $199,99978,41910.7%
$200,000+81,35111.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kansas

4-person families (127,408 | 17.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kansas with $107,363 per family, while 2-person families (362,186 | 49.4%) have the highest median income of $40,206 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kansas
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families362,186 (49.4%)$80,411
3-Person Families144,554 (19.7%)$91,560
4-Person Families127,408 (17.4%)$107,363
5-Person Families62,728 (8.6%)$99,936
6-Person Families23,895 (3.3%)$102,346
7+ Person Families12,119 (1.7%)$100,112
Total732,890 (100.0%)$89,535

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kansas

The median family income in Kansas is $89,535, with families comprising 3+ earners (82,031) having the highest median family income of $136,908, while families with no earners (98,629) have the lowest median family income of $54,946, accounting for 11.2% and 13.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kansas
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners98,629 (13.5%)$54,946
1 Earner219,473 (29.9%)$61,159
2 Earners332,757 (45.4%)$108,561
3+ Earners82,031 (11.2%)$136,908
Total732,890 (100.0%)$89,535

Household Income in Kansas

Household Income Brackets in Kansas

With 206,754 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Kansas, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 41,351 households (3.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kansas
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00051,6894.5%
$10,000 to $14,99941,3513.6%
$15,000 to $24,99982,7027.2%
$25,000 to $34,99994,1888.2%
$35,000 to $49,999136,68811.9%
$50,000 to $74,999206,75418.0%
$75,000 to $99,999155,06613.5%
$100,000 to $149,999196,41717.1%
$150,000 to $199,99990,7427.9%
$200,000+91,8918.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kansas

The median household income in Kansas is $69,747, with the highest median household income of $85,651 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 399,623 households (34.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,324, with 71,398 households (6.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kansas
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years71,398 (6.2%)$38,324
25 to 44 Years373,833 (32.6%)$78,703
45 to 64 Years399,623 (34.8%)$85,651
65+ Years303,781 (26.5%)$53,309
Total1,148,635 (100.0%)$69,747

Poverty in Kansas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas

With 10.4% poverty level for males and 12.8% for females among the residents of Kansas, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28,610 males (20.2%) and 35,204 females (27.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,890 (15.2%)14,379 (16.8%)
5 Years2,479 (12.4%)2,849 (16.4%)
6 to 11 Years16,355 (13.7%)16,231 (14.4%)
12 to 14 Years7,225 (11.7%)7,492 (12.3%)
15 Years2,540 (12.1%)2,727 (13.9%)
16 and 17 Years4,926 (12.0%)4,859 (12.3%)
18 to 24 Years28,610 (20.2%)35,204 (27.1%)
25 to 34 Years17,708 (9.4%)25,261 (13.9%)
35 to 44 Years13,610 (7.4%)18,739 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years11,653 (7.0%)12,576 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years14,902 (8.3%)17,752 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years8,330 (6.3%)11,674 (8.2%)
75 Years and over5,680 (7.4%)12,219 (11.4%)
Total147,908 (10.4%)181,962 (12.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas

According to the poverty statistics in Kansas, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.7% of males and 92.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77,235 (84.8%)71,359 (83.2%)
5 Years17,489 (87.6%)14,524 (83.6%)
6 to 11 Years102,820 (86.3%)96,369 (85.6%)
12 to 14 Years54,608 (88.3%)53,515 (87.7%)
15 Years18,480 (87.9%)16,879 (86.1%)
16 and 17 Years36,221 (88.0%)34,507 (87.7%)
18 to 24 Years112,718 (79.8%)94,726 (72.9%)
25 to 34 Years170,016 (90.6%)156,067 (86.1%)
35 to 44 Years170,714 (92.6%)161,076 (89.6%)
45 to 54 Years154,026 (93.0%)149,680 (92.2%)
55 to 64 Years165,415 (91.7%)167,282 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years124,596 (93.7%)131,506 (91.8%)
75 Years and over71,294 (92.6%)95,342 (88.6%)
Total1,275,632 (89.6%)1,242,832 (87.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kansas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kansas show that 3.8% or 22,025 of the total 571,578 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.7%, comprising of 1,102 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 10,398 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kansas
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children321,750 (96.9%)10,398 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children169,639 (96.5%)6,192 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children53,662 (92.5%)4,333 (7.5%)
5 or more Children4,502 (80.3%)1,102 (19.7%)
Total549,553 (96.2%)22,025 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kansas

According to the poverty data in Kansas, 12.7% or 6,367 single-father households and 24.9% or 27,653 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 207 households (39.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,180 households (76.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kansas
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,352 (7.0%)3,630 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children3,346 (13.5%)16,021 (26.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,462 (27.5%)6,822 (48.8%)
5 or more Children207 (39.4%)1,180 (76.6%)
Total6,367 (12.7%)27,653 (24.9%)

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

The poverty data for Kansas shows that 22,025 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 34,020 of the single-parent households (21.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,102 households (19.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,387 household (67.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kansas
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10,398 (3.1%)4,982 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children6,192 (3.5%)19,367 (22.9%)
3 or 4 Children4,333 (7.5%)8,284 (42.9%)
5 or more Children1,102 (19.7%)1,387 (67.1%)
Total22,025 (3.8%)34,020 (21.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Kansas

Employment by Class of Employer in Kansas

Among the 1,445,477 employed individuals in Kansas, private company employees (942,199 | 65.2%), local government employees (117,718 | 8.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (117,702 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kansas
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees942,19965.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)48,7973.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)85,2845.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations117,7028.1%
Local Government Employees117,7188.1%
State Government Employees73,9455.1%
Federal Government Employees56,8963.9%
Unpaid Family Workers2,9360.2%
Total1,445,477100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kansas

According to the labor force statistics for Kansas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,315,454), 66.2% or 1,532,831 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 61,313 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.4% or 161,738 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 10,727 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kansas
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years85,132 (50.2%)10,727 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years175,918 (80.2%)12,138 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years161,738 (85.4%)6,793 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Years159,061 (84.8%)5,408 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years316,031 (85.3%)9,797 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years279,387 (84.3%)8,102 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years140,806 (77.4%)4,083 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years117,267 (62.8%)2,697 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years84,058 (30.0%)1,681 (2.0%)
75 Years and over14,512 (7.3%)276 (1.9%)
Total1,532,831 (66.2%)61,313 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kansas

According to labor force statistics for Kansas, 81.1% of individuals (1,173,944) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,447,526) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 36,392 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 459,655 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 5,208 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kansas
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School80,130 (66.6%)7,821 (6.5%)
High School Diploma254,009 (74.0%)16,820 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree380,400 (82.3%)13,866 (3.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher459,655 (88.1%)8,870 (1.7%)
Total1,173,944 (81.1%)44,873 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kansas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kansas are Community & Social Service (163,953 | 11.3%), Management (160,219 | 11.0%), Education Instruction & Library (101,498 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (95,825 | 6.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (86,621 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kansas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kansas, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.8%), Health Technologists (76.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Management99,511 (62.1%)60,708 (37.9%)
Business & Financial35,899 (45.6%)42,806 (54.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science65,695 (75.8%)20,926 (24.2%)
Computers & Mathematics32,676 (75.5%)10,619 (24.5%)
Architecture & Engineering25,207 (85.0%)4,455 (15.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7,812 (57.2%)5,852 (42.8%)
Community & Social Service 51,422 (31.4%)112,531 (68.6%)
Education, Arts & Media9,165 (34.5%)17,364 (65.4%)
Legal Services & Support6,556 (50.1%)6,532 (49.9%)
Education Instruction & Library24,929 (24.6%)76,569 (75.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment10,772 (47.2%)12,066 (52.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating22,272 (23.2%)73,553 (76.8%)
Health Technologists15,622 (23.6%)50,552 (76.4%)
Total (Category)274,799 (46.9%)310,524 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)769,207 (52.9%)683,663 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kansas are Food Preparation & Serving (75,459 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (47,377 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (44,217 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (37,089 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (25,793 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Kansas

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kansas, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.2%), Security & Protection (78.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.9%), Personal Care & Service (79.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5,796 (13.1%)38,421 (86.9%)
Security & Protection20,337 (78.8%)5,456 (21.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention9,347 (74.3%)3,235 (25.7%)
Law Enforcement10,990 (83.2%)2,221 (16.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving31,677 (42.0%)43,782 (58.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28,980 (61.2%)18,397 (38.8%)
Personal Care & Service7,458 (20.1%)29,631 (79.9%)
Total (Category)94,248 (41.0%)135,687 (59.0%)
Total (Overall)769,207 (52.9%)683,663 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kansas are Office & Administration (154,495 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (134,755 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kansas

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related70,710 (52.5%)64,045 (47.5%)
Office & Administration37,429 (24.2%)117,066 (75.8%)
Total (Category)108,139 (37.4%)181,111 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)769,207 (52.9%)683,663 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kansas are Construction & Extraction (69,955 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52,593 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13,225 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kansas

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11,049 (83.6%)2,176 (16.5%)
Construction & Extraction67,212 (96.1%)2,743 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair50,401 (95.8%)2,192 (4.2%)
Total (Category)128,662 (94.8%)7,111 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)769,207 (52.9%)683,663 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kansas are Production (100,435 | 6.9%), Material Moving (61,594 | 4.2%), and Transportation (50,560 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kansas

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Production73,358 (73.0%)27,077 (27.0%)
Transportation43,840 (86.7%)6,720 (13.3%)
Material Moving46,161 (74.9%)15,433 (25.1%)
Total (Category)163,359 (76.8%)49,230 (23.2%)
Total (Overall)769,207 (52.9%)683,663 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas

Employment Industries in Kansas

The major employment industries in Kansas include Health Care & Social Assistance (205,032 | 14.1%), Manufacturing (180,302 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (154,469 | 10.6%), Educational Services (152,938 | 10.5%), and Professional & Scientific (94,853 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Kansas

Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas

The Kansas industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (84.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.4%), Educational Services (69.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (56.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kansas
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting31,870 (84.8%)5,712 (15.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6,814 (89.1%)833 (10.9%)
Construction83,450 (90.0%)9,304 (10.0%)
Manufacturing131,095 (72.7%)49,207 (27.3%)
Wholesale Trade27,816 (75.7%)8,932 (24.3%)
Retail Trade81,324 (52.6%)73,145 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing47,738 (75.7%)15,346 (24.3%)
Utilities11,562 (82.0%)2,538 (18.0%)
Information13,477 (55.4%)10,832 (44.6%)
Finance & Insurance33,306 (45.0%)40,767 (55.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9,924 (49.6%)10,087 (50.4%)
Professional & Scientific53,277 (56.2%)41,576 (43.8%)
Enterprise Management1,090 (67.9%)516 (32.1%)
Administrative & Support26,978 (58.3%)19,329 (41.7%)
Educational Services46,034 (30.1%)106,904 (69.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance42,322 (20.6%)162,710 (79.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation14,055 (55.4%)11,325 (44.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services39,742 (44.0%)50,683 (56.0%)
Public Administration36,335 (54.7%)30,114 (45.3%)
Total769,207 (52.9%)683,663 (47.1%)

Education in Kansas

School Enrollment in Kansas

The most common levels of schooling among the 759,427 students in Kansas are high school (161,180 | 21.2%), middle school (160,509 | 21.1%), and college / undergraduate (159,327 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Kansas
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool47,6036.3%
Kindergarten36,5284.8%
Elementary School153,79620.3%
Middle School160,50921.1%
High School161,18021.2%
College / Undergraduate159,32721.0%
Graduate / Professional40,4845.3%
Total759,427100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kansas

Out of a total of 759,427 students who are enrolled in schools in Kansas, 106,320 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 653,107 (86.0%) 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 11,036 (33.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 106,201 (90.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kansas
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds22,389 (67.0%)11,036 (33.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old157,976 (86.0%)25,740 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds175,658 (88.6%)22,574 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds106,201 (90.2%)11,491 (9.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds56,002 (86.7%)8,613 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds73,019 (85.3%)12,579 (14.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds34,539 (85.4%)5,919 (14.6%)
35 Years and over27,577 (77.3%)8,114 (22.7%)
Total653,107 (86.0%)106,320 (14.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kansas

Business (152,262 | 21.0%), education (113,504 | 15.7%), science & technology (80,656 | 11.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (54,865 | 7.6%), and arts & humanities (47,614 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 724,628 individuals in Kansas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kansas
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics28,6954.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural54,8657.6%
Physical & Health Sciences18,4722.5%
Psychology29,6604.1%
Social Sciences40,3525.6%
Engineering42,1875.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,8740.7%
Science & Technology80,65611.1%
Business152,26221.0%
Education113,50415.7%
Literature & Languages23,7233.3%
Liberal Arts & History33,0474.6%
Visual & Performing Arts24,7383.4%
Communications29,9794.1%
Arts & Humanities47,6146.6%
Total724,628100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kansas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kansas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kansas are males with 2 vehicles (317,356, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (264,419, making up 47.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kansas
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15,999 (2.1%)14,278 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle116,654 (15.3%)129,849 (19.6%)
2 Vehicles317,356 (41.6%)264,419 (39.9%)
3 Vehicles182,934 (24.0%)150,339 (22.7%)
4 Vehicles83,689 (11.0%)69,840 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles46,176 (6.0%)34,047 (5.1%)
Total762,808 (100.0%)662,772 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kansas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kansas are 15 to 19 minutes (232,891 commuters, 17.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (228,943 commuters, 17.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (215,209 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in Kansas
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes77,0185.9%
5 to 9 Minutes215,20916.5%
10 to 14 Minutes228,94317.5%
15 to 19 Minutes232,89117.8%
20 to 24 Minutes190,30914.5%
25 to 29 Minutes79,2366.1%
30 to 34 Minutes129,7009.9%
35 to 39 Minutes28,0632.1%
40 to 44 Minutes30,3942.3%
45 to 59 Minutes50,0293.8%
60 to 89 Minutes28,4722.2%
90 or more Minutes17,5231.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Kansas

The most common commute times in Kansas are 15 to 19 minutes (125,340 commuters, 17.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (109,030 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kansas
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes38,918 (5.5%)38,100 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes109,011 (15.4%)106,198 (17.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes119,913 (16.9%)109,030 (18.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes125,340 (17.7%)107,551 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes102,519 (14.5%)87,790 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes42,559 (6.0%)36,677 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes75,571 (10.7%)54,129 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes16,368 (2.3%)11,695 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes17,236 (2.4%)13,158 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes30,259 (4.3%)19,770 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes18,798 (2.7%)9,674 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes11,429 (1.6%)6,094 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kansas

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kansas are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (106,374, 15.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (118,863, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kansas
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM40,218 (5.7%)20,059 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM32,071 (4.5%)14,522 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM45,644 (6.5%)22,662 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM65,780 (9.3%)34,040 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM79,053 (11.2%)56,061 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM102,340 (14.5%)92,747 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM106,374 (15.0%)118,863 (19.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM62,715 (8.9%)64,487 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM25,657 (3.6%)32,440 (5.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM30,177 (4.3%)34,665 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14,037 (2.0%)17,949 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7,534 (1.1%)7,992 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM49,076 (6.9%)42,469 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM47,245 (6.7%)40,910 (6.8%)
Total707,921 (100.0%)599,866 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kansas

Occupancy by Ownership in Kansas

Of the total 1,148,635 dwellings in Kansas, owner-occupied units account for 767,875 (66.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 380,760 (33.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kansas
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units767,87566.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units380,76033.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,148,635100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kansas

Occupancy by Household Size in Kansas
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household341,26729.7%
2-Person Household403,06135.1%
3-Person Household156,33013.6%
4+ Person Household247,97721.6%
Total Housing Units1,148,635100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kansas

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kansas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household175,878 (51.5%)165,389 (48.5%)
2-Person Household298,264 (74.0%)104,797 (26.0%)
3-Person Household107,861 (69.0%)48,469 (31.0%)
4+ Person Household185,872 (75.0%)62,105 (25.0%)
Total Housing Units767,875 (66.8%)380,760 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kansas

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kansas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School43,413 (54.8%)35,801 (45.2%)
High School Diploma165,739 (61.6%)103,501 (38.4%)
College/Associate Degree245,241 (63.8%)139,133 (36.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher313,482 (75.4%)102,325 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kansas

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kansas
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years252,02021.9%
35 to 44 Years193,21116.8%
45 to 54 Years183,27016.0%
55 to 64 Years216,35318.8%
65 to 74 Years174,84515.2%
75 to 84 Years88,0097.7%
85 Years and Over40,9273.6%
Total1,148,635100.0%

Housing Finances in Kansas

Median Income by Occupancy in Kansas

Median Income by Occupancy in Kansas
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied767,875 (66.8%)$87,226
Renter-Occupied380,760 (33.2%)$43,616
Average1,148,635 (100.0%)$69,747

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kansas

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kansas
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012,623 (1.6%)18,822 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9996,915 (0.9%)12,906 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99913,701 (1.8%)27,474 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99916,349 (2.1%)23,415 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99918,610 (2.4%)24,899 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99947,115 (6.1%)47,347 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99975,825 (9.9%)61,018 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999132,411 (17.2%)74,035 (19.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999115,544 (15.0%)40,079 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999163,375 (21.3%)33,363 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more165,407 (21.5%)17,402 (4.6%)
Total767,875 (100.0%)380,760 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kansas

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kansas
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30032,160 (4.2%)8,525 (2.2%)
$300 to $49988,881 (11.6%)20,388 (5.3%)
$500 to $799152,102 (19.8%)83,220 (21.9%)
$800 to $99981,656 (10.6%)73,654 (19.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499162,911 (21.2%)120,537 (31.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999115,127 (15.0%)36,721 (9.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49964,275 (8.4%)10,647 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99931,516 (4.1%)2,654 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more39,247 (5.1%)4,337 (1.1%)
Total767,875 (100.0%)380,760 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kansas

Housing Structures in Kansas

Housing Structures in Kansas
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached843,28573.4%
Single Unit, Attached57,2525.0%
2 Unit Apartments27,0522.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments38,7463.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments43,7903.8%
10 or more Apartments96,6268.4%
Mobile Home / Other41,8843.6%
Total1,148,635100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kansas

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kansas
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached705,790 (83.7%)137,495 (16.3%)
Single Unit, Attached23,938 (41.8%)33,314 (58.2%)
2 Unit Apartments2,107 (7.8%)24,945 (92.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,805 (4.7%)36,941 (95.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,136 (2.6%)42,654 (97.4%)
10 or more Apartments2,534 (2.6%)94,092 (97.4%)
Mobile Home / Other30,565 (73.0%)11,319 (27.0%)
Total767,875 (66.8%)380,760 (33.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kansas

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kansas
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,419 (0.2%)18,365 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms12,297 (1.6%)87,363 (22.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms168,280 (21.9%)165,520 (43.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms276,082 (35.9%)77,915 (20.5%)
8 or more Rooms309,797 (40.3%)31,597 (8.3%)
Total767,875 (100.0%)380,760 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kansas

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kansas
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas543,965 (70.8%)190,725 (50.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas74,425 (9.7%)14,825 (3.9%)
Electricity129,719 (16.9%)168,936 (44.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,724 (0.2%)562 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke92 (0.0%)166 (0.0%)
All other Fuels17,168 (2.2%)3,087 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used782 (0.1%)2,459 (0.6%)
Total767,875 (100.0%)380,760 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kansas

Household Vehicle Usage in Kansas
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13,343 (1.7%)45,677 (12.0%)
1 Vehicle159,884 (20.8%)181,925 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles329,914 (43.0%)111,826 (29.4%)
3 or more Vehicles264,734 (34.5%)41,332 (10.9%)
Total767,875 (100.0%)380,760 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kansas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kansas

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units322,527445,348
Median Property Value$155,200$212,300
Median Household Income$66,108$119,505
Monthly Housing Costs$592$38,427
Real Estate Taxes$2,214$7,867

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kansas

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kansas
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00053,566 (16.6%)18,804 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99957,817 (17.9%)56,265 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999145,438 (45.1%)239,508 (53.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99945,901 (14.2%)90,886 (20.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99912,996 (4.0%)27,455 (6.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,193 (1.0%)7,499 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more3,616 (1.1%)4,931 (1.1%)
Total322,527 (100.0%)445,348 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kansas

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kansas
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012,556 (3.9%)6,096 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99934,428 (10.7%)6,982 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99930,124 (9.3%)14,232 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99942,677 (13.2%)16,991 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99961,949 (19.2%)33,148 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99942,958 (13.3%)70,462 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99951,933 (16.1%)72,586 (16.3%)
$150,000 or more45,902 (14.2%)111,442 (25.0%)
Total322,527 (100.0%)445,348 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kansas

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kansas
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x146,692 (45.5%)103,083 (23.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x57,744 (17.9%)212,899 (47.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x37,102 (11.5%)115,660 (26.0%)
4.0x or more77,307 (24.0%)49,776 (11.2%)
Total322,527 (100.0%)445,348 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kansas

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kansas
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80052,548 (16.3%)1,670 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49955,476 (17.2%)24,970 (5.6%)
$800 to $1,499204,169 (63.3%)65,119 (14.6%)
Total322,527 (100.0%)445,348 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years209,137 (95.7%)9,435 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years497,783 (94.5%)29,018 (5.5%)
19 to 25 Years244,435 (84.4%)45,351 (15.7%)
26 to 34 Years276,058 (84.5%)50,762 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years311,480 (86.5%)48,527 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years288,152 (88.1%)38,719 (11.8%)
55 to 64 Years332,881 (91.1%)32,366 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years274,446 (99.4%)1,660 (0.6%)
75 Years and older184,083 (99.8%)452 (0.2%)
Total2,618,455 (91.1%)256,290 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kansas
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born209,137 (95.7%)9,435 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen497,783 (94.5%)29,018 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen244,435 (84.4%)45,351 (15.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kansas
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000240,617 (82.6%)50,707 (17.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999391,826 (85.5%)66,456 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999429,070 (89.0%)53,024 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999397,997 (92.4%)32,853 (7.6%)
$100,000 and over1,122,948 (95.8%)49,552 (4.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kansas
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 676,035 (34.8%)143,187 (65.5%)
6 to 18 Years151,473 (28.7%)369,596 (70.2%)
19 to 25 Years28,151 (9.7%)224,551 (77.5%)
25 to 34 Years34,855 (10.7%)251,042 (76.8%)
35 to 44 Years37,356 (10.4%)286,780 (79.7%)
45 to 54 Years33,337 (10.2%)266,182 (81.4%)
55 to 64 Years56,920 (15.6%)296,636 (81.2%)
65 to 74 Years261,825 (94.8%)168,994 (61.2%)
75 Years and over182,730 (99.0%)120,845 (65.5%)
Total862,682 (30.0%)2,127,813 (74.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kansas

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years941 (1.0%)595 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years20,438 (7.7%)11,756 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years27,513 (8.2%)27,417 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years71,911 (13.7%)70,896 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years35,404 (26.6%)30,947 (21.6%)
75 Years and over37,900 (49.2%)50,336 (46.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kansas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kansas: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years639 (0.7%)335 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,110 (0.8%)1,627 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,029 (1.2%)2,697 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years25,465 (4.8%)12,606 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years19,807 (14.9%)8,485 (5.9%)
75 Years and over22,832 (29.7%)20,440 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kansas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years585 (0.6%)428 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,364 (0.9%)2,367 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years5,105 (1.5%)5,485 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years12,544 (2.4%)13,449 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,801 (3.6%)5,770 (4.0%)
75 Years and over6,669 (8.7%)9,608 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kansas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16,793 (6.3%)8,405 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years19,230 (5.7%)17,894 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years26,513 (5.0%)27,772 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,409 (4.8%)6,299 (4.4%)
75 Years and over8,532 (11.1%)14,204 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kansas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,686 (0.6%)1,579 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,484 (1.0%)4,087 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years30,922 (5.9%)41,285 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years17,014 (12.8%)20,384 (14.2%)
75 Years and over20,652 (26.8%)34,833 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kansas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,526 (1.3%)2,123 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,201 (0.9%)2,259 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years10,764 (2.1%)11,497 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,583 (3.5%)4,472 (3.1%)
75 Years and over6,794 (8.8%)11,101 (10.3%)

Technology Access in Kansas

Computing Device Access in Kansas

Computing Device Access in Kansas
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop904,30378.7%
Smartphone1,010,50288.0%
Tablet709,83661.8%
No Computing Device66,1575.8%
Total1,148,635100.0%

Internet Access in Kansas

Internet Access in Kansas
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,4440.2%
Broadband Home821,45171.5%
Cellular Data Only133,35111.6%
Satellite Internet83,1767.2%
No Internet136,03611.8%
Total1,148,635100.0%

Kansas Summary

Kansas is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Nebraska to the north, Missouri to the east, Oklahoma to the south, and Colorado to the west. Kansas is the 15th most populous state in the United States, with a population of 2,913,314 as of 2020.

Geography

Kansas is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. It is the 15th largest state in the country, with an area of 82,278 square miles. The state is divided into 105 counties and has 628 incorporated cities and towns. The highest point in Kansas is Mount Sunflower, which has an elevation of 4,041 feet. The state is home to several rivers, including the Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Republican rivers.
The climate of Kansas is generally continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, with the highest temperatures occurring in July and August. The average annual precipitation is 28 inches, with the highest amounts occurring in the eastern part of the state.

History

The area that is now Kansas was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Kansa, Osage, and Pawnee. The first Europeans to explore the area were French explorers in the late 17th century. In 1803, the United States acquired the area as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed, which allowed settlers to decide whether Kansas would become a free or slave state. This led to a period of violence known as “Bleeding Kansas”, as pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces clashed. In 1861, Kansas was admitted to the Union as a free state.
During the Civil War, Kansas was a major supplier of troops and supplies to the Union Army. After the war, the state experienced a period of growth and prosperity, as railroads and other industries developed. In the early 20th century, Kansas was a major producer of wheat and other grains.

Economy

The economy of Kansas is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The state is a major producer of wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans. Other important agricultural products include cattle, hogs, dairy products, and eggs.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the state’s economy. Major products include aircraft, automobiles, machinery, and food products. The service sector is also important, with major industries including finance, insurance, real estate, and health care.

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of Kansas was 2,913,314. The state has a population density of 35.3 people per square mile. The largest city in the state is Wichita, with a population of 389,255. Other major cities include Kansas City, Topeka, and Olathe.
The racial makeup of Kansas is 85.3% White, 6.3% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian, 0.7% Native American, and 4.0% from other races. The state has a large Hispanic or Latino population, making up 11.2% of the population.
The median household income in Kansas is $56,845, and the median home value is $164,400. The state has a poverty rate of 11.2%. The largest employers in the state are the University of Kansas, the State of Kansas, and the Kansas City Public Schools.

Common Questions

When was Kansas Incorporated?
Kansas was Incorporated into the Union on Jan 29, 1861.
What is the Total Area of Kansas?
Total Area of Kansas is 82,278 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Kansas?
Total Land Area of Kansas is 81,762 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Kansas?
Total Water Area of Kansas is 516 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Kansas?
Average Elevation in Kansas is 2,000 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Kansas?
Highest Elevation in Kansas is 4,039 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Kansas?
Lowest Elevation in Kansas is 679 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Kansas?
Population Density in Kansas is 35.9 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Kansas?
Total Population of Kansas is 2,935,922.
What is the Total Male Population of Kansas?
Total Male Population of Kansas is 1,474,948.
What is the Total Female Population of Kansas?
Total Female Population of Kansas is 1,460,974.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kansas?
There are 100.96 Males per 100 Females in Kansas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kansas?
There are 99.05 Females per 100 Males in Kansas.
What is the Median Population Age in Kansas?
Median Population Age in Kansas is 37.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kansas
Average Family Size in Kansas is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kansas
Average Household Size in Kansas is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kansas?
Per Capita income in Kansas is $38,108.
What is the Median Family Income in Kansas?
Median Family Income in Kansas is $89,535.
What is the Median Household income in Kansas?
Median Household Income in Kansas is $69,747.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kansas?
Income or Wage Gap in Kansas is 30.4%.
Women in Kansas earn 69.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Kansas?
Family Income Deficit in Kansas is $10,648.
Families that are below poverty line in Kansas earn $10,648 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kansas?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kansas is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kansas?
There are 1,532,831 People in the Labor Forcein in Kansas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kansas?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Kansas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kansas?
Unemployment Rate in Kansas is 4.0%.