Kansas City, Missouri

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
505,958
Population
$65,256
Median Income
$208,900
Home Value
35.4
Median Age

Demographics

Kansas City has a population of 505,958 with a median age of 35.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
59.0%
Black
26.2%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
2.7%
Other
1.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population505,958
Median Age35.4
White59.0%
Black or African American26.2%
Asian2.7%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Other / Two or More Races1.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Kansas City is $65,256, which is 13.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $38,146. The poverty rate is 14.9%.

$65,256
Median Household Income
$38,146
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Kansas City is 4.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Kansas City, 91.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
91.5%
Bachelor's+
37.1%
Graduate+
13.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher91.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher37.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree13.7%

Housing

The median home value in Kansas City is $208,900, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,131. The homeownership rate is 54.0%.

$208,900
Median Home Value
$1,131/mo
Median Rent
54.0%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$208,900
Median Monthly Rent$1,131
Homeownership Rate54.0%
Vacancy Rate10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kansas City, Missouri?
The population of Kansas City, Missouri is 505,958 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kansas City, Missouri?
The median household income in Kansas City, Missouri is $65,256. This is 13.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Kansas City, Missouri?
The median home value in Kansas City, Missouri is $208,900. The median monthly rent is $1,131.
What percentage of people in Kansas City have a college degree?
In Kansas City, Missouri, 37.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 91.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Kansas City, Missouri an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Kansas City, Missouri is 3.2x (median home value $208,900 vs. median income $65,256), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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