According to a projection by the Wichita State University, the population of Kansas will increase 22% by 2064 to 3.5 million. Nearly one-third of Kansans are expected to live in Johnson County, including Overland Park and Kansas City. The population of the county is projected to increase 91% to 1.1 million by 2064.
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Overland Park, Kansas Population 2021
201,034
Overland Park is a city located in Kansas. With a 2020 population of 201,034, it is the 2nd largest city in Kansas (after Wichita) and the 120th largest city in the United States . Overland Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.40% annually and its population has increased by 15.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 173,372 in 2010. Overland Park reached it's highest population of 201,034 in 2021. Spanning over 76 miles, Overland Park has a population density of 2,674 people per square mile.
The average household income in Overland Park is $115,441 with a poverty rate of 4.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,164 per month, and the median house value is $276,100. The median age in Overland Park is 37.7 years, 36.2 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
Overland Park has a history dating back to 1905 when the founder, William Strang, Jr., plotting subdivisions on a former military road. He eventually developed what became the city’s downtown area. Overland Park was incorporated in 1960 with a population of 28,000. By 1990, the population had grown to almost 112,000. Within a decade, it was the second largest city in Kansas after Witchita when it surpassed Kansas City.
Overland Park’s growth can be attributed more to annexation and later development of “greenfield” land than to natural population growth. The city has added more than 8 square miles of annexed land which has caused the state to change its laws governing annexation to require a majority vote by affected residents in the future. Over the last decade, Overland Park has received awards for its economy, low tax rate, public safety record, and quality of life, all of which have contributed to the city’s growth.
Overland Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Overland Park was:
- White: 82.42%
- Asian: 8.53%
- Black or African American: 4.75%
- Two or more races: 2.60%
- Other race: 1.31%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
The current population of Overland Park, Kansas is 201,034 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 192,724.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 173,372.
Overland Park, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157,432 | 82.42% |
| Asian | 16,296 | 8.53% |
| Black or African American | 9,069 | 4.75% |
| Two or More Races | 4,959 | 2.60% |
| Some Other Race | 2,495 | 1.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 588 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 172 | 0.09% |
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Overland Park Population by Race
Overland Park Population Pyramid $2021
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Overland Park Population by Age
Overland Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 78,001 | 2.43 | 63.4 |
| Married | 40,393 | 3.13 | 82.4 |
| Non Family | 28,419 | 1.25 | 40.6 |
| Female | 6,575 | 2.99 | 50.5 |
| Male | 2,614 | 3.18 | 49.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Overland Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,406 | 1.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,293 | 1.74% |
| High School Graduate | 16,105 | 12.24% |
| Some College | 21,824 | 16.59% |
| Associates Degree | 8,957 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49,140 | 37.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 31,844 | 24.20% |
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Overland Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Overland Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 105,653 | 104,078 | 66,553 |
| Asian | 10,942 | 10,383 | 8,588 |
| Hispanic | 6,854 | 5,875 | 2,307 |
| Black | 6,065 | 5,551 | 2,478 |
| 2+ Races | 1,858 | 1,809 | 1,030 |
| Other Race | 1,565 | 1,195 | 270 |
| Native American | 352 | 316 | 120 |
| Islander | 89 | 81 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.49%.
Overland Park Educational Attainment by Race
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$54,494
Average Earnings
$69,002
Average Male
$44,488
Average Female
Overland Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
Overland Park Language by Age
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Overland Park Language
85.15% of Overland Park residents speak only English, while 14.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.97% of the population.
Overland Park Language
Overland Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 146,998 | 6,166 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 12,574 | 1,200 | 9.54% |
| Asian | 16,265 | 1,110 | 6.82% |
| Black | 8,979 | 595 | 6.63% |
| Other | 2,489 | 313 | 12.58% |
| Multiple | 4,910 | 222 | 4.52% |
| Native | 582 | 20 | 3.44% |
4.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.51%
Male Poverty Rate
5.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Overland Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Overland Park is Other, with 12.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Overland Park is Native, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.68%.
Overland Park Poverty
Overland Park Poverty Rate by Education
Overland Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Overland Park Married by Age and Sex
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Overland Park Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Overland Park Marital Status by Race
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Overland Park Marital Status
Overland Park Veterans by War
Overland Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,404 | 6.81% |
| Black | 388 | 5.51% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 6.47% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.98% |
| Other Race | 68 | 3.81% |
| Native American | 32 | 7.73% |
Overland Park Veterans by Race
Overland Park Veterans by Education
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4.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
Overland Park Veterans by Education
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71.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Overland Park Employment by Age
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Overland Park Employment by Race
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Overland Park Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.39%
Native Born
11.61%
Foreign Born
6.65%
Non Citizen
4.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.39% of Overland Park residents were born in the United States, with 35.60% having been born in Kansas. 6.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Overland Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 201,034 | 2,770 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 198,264 | 2,770 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 195,494 | 2,770 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 192,724 | 1,397 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 191,327 | 2,025 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 189,302 | 3,080 | 1.65% |
| 2015 | 186,222 | 2,242 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 183,980 | 3,048 | 1.68% |
| 2013 | 180,932 | 2,249 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 178,683 | 2,649 | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 176,034 | 1,994 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 174,040 | 24,960 | 1.56% |
| 2000 | 149,080 | 37,290 | 2.92% |
| 1990 | 111,790 | 30,006 | 3.17% |
| 1980 | 81,784 | 3,850 | 0.48% |
| 1970 | 77,934 | 56,824 | 13.95% |
| 1960 | 21,110 | 18,610 | 11.26% |
| 1940 | 2,500 | 0.00% |