Kansas
StatePopulation: 2,940,546 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Kansas from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Kansas
- What is the median household income in Kansas?
- The median household income in Kansas is $72,639 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Kansas?
- The poverty rate in Kansas is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Kansas?
- $203,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Kansas?
- The median gross rent in Kansas is $1,029 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Kansas residents have a college degree?
- 35.2% of adults in Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,937,569
Median Income
$72,639
Median Home Value
$203,400
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.8%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,042 (+21.9%)
Home Value:
+$51,500 (+33.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.1 pp (-1.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.8 pp (+5.4%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-4.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,937,569
Median Age
37.0
Female
49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.4%
Black 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Other 3.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.4%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$72,639
±$453
Per Capita Income
$97,253
Median Family Income
$93,497
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Child Poverty Rate
11.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
6.7%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
17.7%
$150–200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,285,221
Owner-Occupied
66.9%
Renter-Occupied
33.1%
Vacancy Rate
9.7%
Median Home Value
$203,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,029
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.7%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.2%
5-Year
+49.9%
HPI (2025 Q4)
474.8
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.2%
$50–100k
13.3%
$100–200k
13.2%
$200–300k
21.8%
$300–500k
19.6%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.4%
$500–1k
40.1%
$1–1.5k
34.9%
$1.5–2k
11.6%
$2–2.5k
3.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
29.9%
2 vehicles
38.4%
3+
26.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.0%
Single-fam. att.
4.9%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
5.2%
Mobile home
4.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.5%
1940–1969
5.1%
1970–1999
14.2%
2000–2009
11.3%
2010+
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
35.2%
Graduate Degree
13.1%
Some College / Associate
22.1%
Less Than High School
3.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Work from Home
10.7%
Self-Employed
6.0%
Government Workers
16.5%
Private For-Profit
77.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.8%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Retail
10.6%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Finance
6.5%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation
5.4%
Public Admin
4.6%
Agriculture
3.1%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
Management
41.4%
Sales
19.5%
Food Prep
15.6%
Production
14.4%
Construction
9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.8 min
Drove Alone
76.7%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
10.7%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,160,715
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
9.8%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 24.0%
Working age (18–64): 76.0%
65 and over: 16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.2%
Naturalized Citizen
42.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
54.1%
Asia
29.7%
Africa
7.1%
Europe
7.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
13.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.1%
Uninsured
8.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.3%
Has a Computer
95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023