Olathe, KS — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 143,720 · Kansas · Updated May 2026
Population
143,720
Median Income
$112,232
Home Price
$437,785
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Bachelor's+
49.4%
Full Demographics — Olathe, KS
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Olathe, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,720 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 10.7% | 13.8% | |
| White | 78.6% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 4.9% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 4.2% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Olathe, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $112,232 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,655 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $61,860 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.4% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Olathe, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $437,785 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.7% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Olathe, 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 | Olathe, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 32.8% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.5% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 14.4% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 8.1% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 17.8% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 11.3% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Olathe, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 55.2°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 40.0 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Olathe, 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 | Olathe, KS | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 22.4 min | 27.0 min |
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About Olathe, KS
Olathe is a city in Kansas, United States. With a population of 143,720, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Olathe shows stronger educational attainment (49.4% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and household income ($112,232 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg). However, the city has a higher violent crime rate at 449/100K violent crime, compared to the US average of 380/100K violent crime. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.