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.
Overland Park, Kansas Population 2022
202,012
Overland Park is a city located in Kansas. With a 2020 population of 202,012, it is the 2nd largest city in Kansas and the 127th largest city in the United States. Overland Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.20% annually and its population has increased by 2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 197,238 in 2020. Spanning over 76 miles, Overland Park has a population density of 2,687 people per square mile.
The average household income in Overland Park is $115,441 with a poverty rate of 4.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,200 per month, and the median house value is $295,800. 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 Parkwas:
- White: 80.91%
- Asian: 8.64%
- Black or African American: 4.87%
- Two or more races: 3.73%
- Other race: 1.43%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
The current population of Overland Park, Kansas is 202,012 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 197,238.
Overland Park Population Pyramid 2022
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Overland Park Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type
Overland Park Household Types
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
3.04
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
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Overland Park Educational Attainment by Race
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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.53%.
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$55,847
Average Earnings
$70,068
Average Male
$46,260
Average Female
Overland Park Language by Age
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Overland Park Language
85.30% of Overland Park residents speak only English, while 14.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.82% of the population.
Overland Park Poverty by Race
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4.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.86%
Male Poverty Rate
4.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Overland Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Overland Park is Black, with 8.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Overland Park is Multiple, with 2.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.43%.
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Overland Park Income by Household Type
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Overland Park Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
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 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Overland Park Marital Status by Race
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8,946
Number of Veterans
Male Veterans
Female Veterans
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Overland Park Veterans by Education
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4.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
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71.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
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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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36.01%
Born in Overland Park
88.48%
Native Born
11.52%
Foreign Born
6.08%
Non Citizen
5.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.48% of Overland Park residents were born in the United States, with 36.01% having been born in Kansas. 6.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2021 and 2022 data is projected