Kansas City, KS — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 154,776 · Kansas · Updated May 2026
Population
154,776
Median Income
$59,183
Home Price
$202,558
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Bachelor's+
20.2%
Full Demographics — Kansas City, KS
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,776 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 34.0 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 18.6% | 13.8% | |
| White | 44.0% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 20.4% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 35.0% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $59,183 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,059 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $61,860 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,558 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.4% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 449 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2174 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 41.2% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 14.6% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 18.4% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 15.3% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 18.3% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 38.1 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Kansas City, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 23.7 min | 27.0 min |
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About Kansas City, KS
Kansas City is a city in Kansas, United States. With a population of 154,776, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Kansas City shows stronger commute time (24 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg) and air quality (75% good air days vs 70% good air days US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 20.2% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.