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Kansas City

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
314.515
State:
Missouri

Kansas City is a city located in Jackson County, Missouri. Kansas City has a 2026 population of 520,000. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Kansas City is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 508,096 in 2020.

The median household income in Kansas City is $69,166 with a poverty rate of 14.65%. The median age in Kansas City is 35.8 years: 35.3 years for males, and 36.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males.

520K
Total Population
1,653
Density (mi²)
2K 0.38%
Growth

Kansas City Population

Kansas City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026520,0001,9840.38%
2025518,0161,9840.38%
2024516,0324,7320.93%
2023511,3002,3870.47%
2022508,913-82-0.02%
2021508,9958990.18%
2020508,0961120.02%
2019496,2993,5440.72%
2018492,7553,9580.81%
2017488,7976,7841.41%
2016482,0136,6451.4%
2015475,3684,5080.96%
2014470,8603,4930.75%
2013467,3672,6780.58%
2012464,6892,2730.49%
2011462,4161,7260.37%
2010460,6909030.2%
2000441,5456,3991.47%
1990435,146-12,882-2.88%
1980448,028-59,302-11.69%
1970507,33031,7916.69%
1960475,53918,9174.14%
1950456,62257,44414.39%
1940399,178-568-0.14%
1930399,74675,33623.22%
1920324,41076,02930.61%
1910248,38184,62951.68%
1900163,75231,03623.39%
1890132,71676,931137.91%
188055,78523,52572.92%
187032,26027,842630.19%
18604,41800%

Median Age

Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 36.2 years
Male: 35.3 years

Kansas City Adults

There are 395,815 adults, (73,248 of whom are seniors) in Kansas City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 263,842 (51.7%)
Male: 246,770 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Kansas City includes 56.54% White, 25.46% Black or African American, 4.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White288,68156.54%
Black or African American130,02325.46%
Two or more races50,4409.88%
Other race23,6364.63%
Asian14,5922.86%
Native American2,1660.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,0740.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races26,5575.2%
Other race21,0384.12%
White12,7772.5%
Native American1,6550.32%
Black or African American1,3420.26%
Asian1410.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1230.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White275,90454.03%
Black or African American128,68125.2%
Two or more races23,8834.68%
Asian14,4512.83%
Other race2,5980.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander9510.19%
Native American5110.1%

Kansas City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Kansas City 's average per capita income is $50,246. Household income levels show a median of $69,166. The poverty rate stands at 14.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$116,889$144,812
Families$92,934$118,249
Households$69,166$94,006
Non Families$46,345$63,287

$50,246

Average Income

$69,166

Median Household Income

14.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)