Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kansas City, MO

CSAKansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City MSAKansas City#1/124 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

510,612population

35.8median age

This community is a community of 510,612 with a median age of 35.8. The population is predominantly White (54%) with a significant Black community (25.2%). Median household income is $69,166. 91.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 55.4%, with a median home value of $242,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54%275,904

Black

25.2%128,681

Hispanic/Latino

12.5%63,633

Two or More

4.7%23,883

Asian

2.8%14,451

Other

0.5%2,598

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%951

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%511

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%11,582

High School Diploma

21.6%75,287

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%22,644

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%51,677

Associate's Degree

7.3%25,474

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%83,105

Master's Degree

10.6%36,825

Professional Degree

2.8%9,602

Doctorate

1.3%4,466

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

38.4%

Graduate+

14.6%

Housingi

$242,900median home value

$1,238median rent

55.4%homeownership

245,346total units

9.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 55.4%

Renter 44.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%7,903

$50K–$100K

8.4%10,318

$100K–$150K

9.7%11,918

$150K–$200K

13.3%16,320

$200K–$300K

25.1%30,862

$300K–$500K

26.7%32,783

$500K–$1M

9.2%11,267

$1M+

1.3%1,581

Rent Distribution

Under $500

6,225

$500–$750

5,023

$750–$1,000

16,589

$1,000–$1,250

20,934

$1,250–$1,500

18,149

$1,500–$2,000

19,707

$2,000+

8,870

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%3,683

2010–2019

8.8%21,663

2000–2009

10.1%24,694

1990–1999

8.2%20,215

1980–1989

8.3%20,321

1970–1979

11.5%28,328

1960–1969

12%29,418

1950–1959

12.9%31,601

1940–1949

5.4%13,150

1939 or earlier

21.3%52,273

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.1%149,056

Electricity

30.1%66,819

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%3,496

No Fuel

0.4%932

Other

0.3%637

Solar

0.2%506

Wood

0.2%405

Fuel Oil

0%84

Coal

0%44

Household Economyi

$69,166median household income

$41,393per capita income

14.4%poverty rate

4.3%unemployment

280,761labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%14,261

$10K–$15K

3.9%8,628

$15K–$20K

3.3%7,277

$20K–$25K

3.6%7,961

$25K–$30K

3.3%7,281

$30K–$35K

4.1%9,000

$35K–$40K

4.5%9,963

$40K–$45K

4.3%9,528

$45K–$50K

3.8%8,463

$50K–$60K

7%15,486

$60K–$75K

9.6%21,359

$75K–$100K

12.9%28,606

$100K–$125K

9.7%21,438

$125K–$150K

6.9%15,344

$150K–$200K

8.6%18,997

$200K+

8.3%18,387

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

16,121

Residentsi

25,722

Avg. Tenant Renti

$343/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

54 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,710 homes88% occupied$417/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers688 homes79% occupied$363/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 85,204 homes81% occupied$311/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

S236/BMIR117 homes

202/PRAC572 homes95% occupied$404/mo rent

811/PRAC199 homes94% occupied$320/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,166/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

85.8%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

11.6%

Low income$35K–$55K/yr

2.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

64.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.1% of subsidized households are minority

19.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

43,7568.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

11,640

Philippines

1,502

Guatemala

1,390

India

1,273

China

1,007

United Kingdom

715

Germany

592

Korea

487

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

264,299

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

267,654

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22,459(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured