Kansas City, Kansas Population 2022
Kansas City is a city located in Wyandotte County Kansas. Kansas City has a 2020 population of 152,945. It is also the county seat of Wyandotte County. Kansas City is currently declining at a rate of -0.00% annually but its population has increased by 4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 145,878 in 2010.
The average household income in Kansas City is $57,202 with a poverty rate of 19.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $885 per month, and the median house value is $95,600. The median age in Kansas City is 33.5 years, 32.8 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
Kansas City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kansas Citywas:
- White: 56.91%
- Black or African American: 23.26%
- Other race: 9.65%
- Asian: 4.92%
- Two or more races: 4.55%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.23%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,185,120 | 13,570 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 2,171,550 | 13,560 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 2,157,990 | 13,560 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 2,144,430 | 17,230 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 2,127,200 | 20,130 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 2,107,070 | 21,160 | 1.00% |
| 2015 | 2,085,910 | 16,730 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 2,069,180 | 15,330 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 2,053,850 | 15,260 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 2,038,590 | 13,100 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 2,025,490 | 12,130 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 2,013,360 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86,799 | 56.91% |
| Black or African American | 35,474 | 23.26% |
| Some Other Race | 14,715 | 9.65% |
| Asian | 7,510 | 4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 6,941 | 4.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 729 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 354 | 0.23% |
Kansas City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 55,690 | 2.72 | 56.3 |
| Married | 22,267 | 3.54 | 74.7 |
| Non Family | 20,539 | 1.24 | 44 |
| Female | 9,241 | 3.65 | 41.3 |
| Male | 3,643 | 3.67 | 50.9 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,603 | 9.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,624 | 12.06% |
| High School Graduate | 30,772 | 31.92% |
| Some College | 20,124 | 20.87% |
| Associates Degree | 7,143 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,567 | 12.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,582 | 5.79% |
Kansas City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,668 | 38,256 | 10,014 |
| Black | 23,063 | 20,126 | 3,849 |
| Hispanic | 23,054 | 12,193 | 1,750 |
| Other Race | 7,850 | 3,654 | 395 |
| Asian | 4,364 | 2,772 | 1,005 |
| 2+ Races | 2,433 | 2,070 | 641 |
| Native American | 488 | 376 | 74 |
| Islander | 195 | 68 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.35%.
$31,925
Average Earnings
$36,833
Average Male
$27,495
Average Female
Kansas City Language by Age
Kansas City Language
70.14% of Kansas City residents speak only English, while 29.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.84% of the population.
Kansas City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35,082 | 9,615 | 27.41% |
| Hispanic | 45,999 | 9,253 | 20.12% |
| White | 57,313 | 7,781 | 13.58% |
| Other | 3,187 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 7,476 | 1,972 | 26.38% |
| Multiple | 6,893 | 1,894 | 27.48% |
| Native | 714 | 173 | 24.23% |
19.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.70%
Male Poverty Rate
21.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kansas City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kansas City is Multiple, with 27.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kansas City is Hispanic, with 20.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.40%.
Kansas City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Kansas City Married by Age and Sex
Kansas City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kansas City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,625 | 7.11% |
| Black | 2,082 | 7.93% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 2.01% |
| 2+ Races | 372 | 11.02% |
| Other Race | 161 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 36 | 5.76% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.67% |
Kansas City Veterans by Education
9.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
52.27%
Born in Kansas City
82.09%
Native Born
17.91%
Foreign Born
14.20%
Non Citizen
3.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.09% of Kansas City residents were born in the United States, with 52.27% having been born in Kansas. 14.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 152,945 | -5 | -0.00% |
| 2021 | 152,950 | -5 | -0.00% |
| 2020 | 152,955 | -5 | -0.00% |
| 2019 | 152,960 | -5 | -0.00% |
| 2018 | 152,965 | 226 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 152,739 | 254 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 152,485 | 983 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 151,502 | 1,380 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 150,122 | 1,223 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 148,899 | 1,445 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 147,454 | 1,227 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 146,227 | 349 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 145,878 | -988 | -0.07% |
| 2000 | 146,866 | -2,901 | -0.20% |
| 1990 | 149,767 | -11,381 | -0.73% |
| 1980 | 161,148 | -7,065 | -0.43% |
| 1970 | 168,213 | 46,312 | 3.27% |
| 1960 | 121,901 | -7,652 | -0.61% |
| 1950 | 129,553 | 8,095 | 0.65% |
| 1940 | 121,458 | -399 | -0.03% |
| 1930 | 121,857 | 20,680 | 1.88% |
| 1920 | 101,177 | 18,846 | 2.08% |
| 1910 | 82,331 | 30,913 | 4.82% |
| 1900 | 51,418 | 13,102 | 2.98% |
| 1890 | 38,316 | 35,116 | 28.18% |
| 1880 | 3,200 | 260 | 0.85% |
| 1870 | 2,940 | 0.00% |