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Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Kansas has a total population of 2,937,569, with a median household income of $72,639, which is 8% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Kansas Quick Facts

Population 2,937,569
Median Household Income $72,639
Median Home Value $203,400
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 37.2 years
Homeownership Rate 66.9%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.2%
High School Graduation 91.9%
Counties 105
Cities/Places 726
Population 2,937,569
Median Income $72,639 8% lower national
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment 3.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

44out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 44 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Kansas

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Wichita city396,488$63,07215.9%
2Overland Park city197,199$103,8384.9%
3Kansas City city154,776$59,18317.9%
4Olathe city143,720$112,2325.6%
5Topeka city126,103$55,90215.6%
6Lawrence city95,459$62,83817.6%
7Shawnee city68,175$106,3125.4%
8Lenexa city57,986$102,3445.8%
9Manhattan city53,951$58,44126.1%
10Salina city46,432$60,62413.1%

Richest Cities in Kansas

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Mission Hills city$250,001$1,183,20087.1%
2Leawood city$184,976$620,40075.1%
3Fairway city$159,821$626,60083.2%
4Olathe city$112,232$340,60049.4%
5Spring Hill city$108,007$323,30044.2%
6Prairie Village city$107,664$402,60073.4%
7Andover city$106,676$272,60052.1%
8Eudora city$106,356$231,50031.3%
9Basehor city$106,325$314,10038.5%
10Shawnee city$106,312$332,90052.4%

Most Affordable Cities in Kansas

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Sedan city0.9x$42,200$48,854
2Johnson City city0.9x$62,100$69,081
3Anthony city1.1x$57,000$51,047
4Cherryvale city1.1x$53,300$47,411
5Kingman city1.1x$65,000$56,655
6Herington city1.2x$79,000$68,214
7Kinsley city1.2x$59,900$48,935
8Oaklawn-Sunview CDP1.3x$48,000$37,986
9St. John city1.3x$90,900$71,726
10Lincoln Center city1.3x$59,500$46,667

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All Counties in Kansas (105)

105 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Johnson County614,764$107,2615.3%$366,000
Sedgwick County524,810$67,67514.0%$190,700
Shawnee County178,315$66,04312.4%$170,400
Wyandotte County167,277$60,58217.5%$152,700
Douglas County119,547$68,75615.2%$281,600
Leavenworth County82,493$86,9068.6%$260,600
Riley County71,710$59,56022.0%$231,200
Butler County67,916$80,3759.0%$199,600
Reno County61,693$60,49812.4%$125,000
Saline County53,801$63,31612.3%$171,900
Crawford County38,963$50,31120.8%$122,400
Finney County38,001$72,43711.7%$191,100
Geary County35,895$57,34419.3%$165,000
Miami County34,625$88,0006.7%$277,700
Cowley County34,487$58,26313.9%$111,600
Ford County34,133$70,49514.4%$132,700
Harvey County33,823$73,2698.0%$173,300
Lyon County32,145$59,07815.2%$142,200
Montgomery County31,143$53,24216.3%$92,100
McPherson County30,130$77,7019.1%$198,400
Ellis County28,870$59,88917.7%$211,100
Franklin County25,994$72,1429.7%$187,400
Pottawatomie County25,808$87,6947.1%$223,000
Barton County25,275$56,73314.7%$117,200
Sumner County22,386$60,34810.8%$118,700
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All Cities & Places in Kansas (726)

726 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Wichita city396,488$63,07215.9%$179,500
Overland Park city197,199$103,8384.9%$384,400
Kansas City city154,776$59,18317.9%$147,100
Olathe city143,720$112,2325.6%$340,600
Topeka city126,103$55,90215.6%$130,600
Lawrence city95,459$62,83817.6%$269,500
Shawnee city68,175$106,3125.4%$332,900
Lenexa city57,986$102,3445.8%$368,800
Manhattan city53,951$58,44126.1%$243,700
Salina city46,432$60,62413.1%$164,500
Hutchinson city39,837$58,80115.2%$122,600
Leavenworth city37,176$71,23912.3%$176,000
Leawood city33,844$184,9762.5%$620,400
Garden City city27,781$72,51111.4%$186,200
Dodge City city27,652$67,95815.9%$122,800
Derby city25,801$82,0896.2%$221,600
Emporia city24,098$52,78718.4%$127,500
Gardner city24,020$92,5797.1%$276,000
Prairie Village city22,937$107,6645.8%$402,600
Junction City city22,431$60,31717.9%$162,500
Hays city21,078$56,86119.9%$220,100
Pittsburg city20,606$40,22029.4%$110,800
Liberal city19,107$61,87514.2%$134,500
Newton city18,443$67,0158.3%$151,800
Andover city15,508$106,6763.2%$272,600
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Population Overview

Kansas has a total population of 2,937,569, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% lower the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kansas is 37.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kansas is $72,639. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $203,400. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $303,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Kansas is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kansas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.3%. The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kansas?

Kansas has a total population of 2,937,569 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Kansas?

The median household income in Kansas is $72,639, which is 8% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Kansas?

Kansas has 726 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 105 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Kansas?

The poverty rate in Kansas is 11.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Kansas?

The largest city in Kansas is Wichita city with a population of 396,488.