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Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kansas had a total population of 2,947,197, with a median household income of $74,275, which is 8% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kansas Quick Facts

Population 2,947,197
Median Household Income $74,275
Median Home Value $217,200
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 37.4 years
Homeownership Rate 67.2%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.6%
High School Graduation 92.0%
Counties 105
Cities/Places 721
Population 2,947,197
Median Income $74,275 8% lower than national
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Unemployment 3.9%

How Kansas Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population2,937,5692,947,197+0.3%
Median household income$72,639$74,275+2.3%
Median home value$203,400$217,200+6.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%
$25K-$50K 18.9%
$50K-$100K 31.2%
$100K+ 36.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.4%
$10K-$15K
3.2%
$15K-$20K
2.9%
$20K-$25K
3.3%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
10.1%
$75K-$100K
13.5%
$100K-$125K
10.4%
$125K-$150K
7.3%
$150K-$200K
8.8%
$200K+
9.6%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
66.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,060/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

45out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Kansas

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Wichita397,945$64,62015.9%
2Overland Park200,306$104,8345.6%
3Kansas City155,135$62,40116.0%
4Olathe145,057$114,0095.6%
5Topeka125,786$56,95615.7%
6Lawrence96,051$65,00917.4%
7Shawnee68,542$109,9405.3%
8Lenexa58,384$103,2395.4%
9Manhattan54,239$60,17223.3%
10Salina46,307$61,78313.0%

Richest Cities in Kansas

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Mission Hills$250,000+$1,237,80087.3%
2Leawood$185,625$658,80073.7%
3Fairway$152,574$618,00084.9%
4Westwood$118,250$404,20077.0%
5Eudora$118,184$280,10039.2%
6Basehor$116,769$349,90042.8%
7Olathe$114,009$364,70050.5%
8Prairie Village$113,530$435,70072.5%
9Kechi$113,125$288,30060.7%
10Spring Hill$112,428$357,80045.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Kansas

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Sedan0.9x$41,200$46,827
2Johnson City0.9x$65,200$71,105
3Leoti1.2x$84,800$73,594
4Oaklawn-Sunview1.2x$54,200$46,656
5Herington1.2x$85,200$70,574
6Cherryvale1.2x$62,400$50,288
7St. John1.3x$94,600$73,929
8Fredonia1.3x$76,000$59,125
9Coffeyville1.3x$60,800$45,670
10Anthony1.4x$69,000$50,598

Explore Kansas Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Kansas (105)

105 results
Johnson County620,631$109,2085.4%$391,200
Sedgwick County528,226$69,36513.9%$203,300
Shawnee County178,025$67,10412.7%$180,900
Wyandotte County167,654$63,63115.8%$172,300
Douglas County120,302$69,74614.7%$309,400
Leavenworth County83,123$89,2188.8%$282,900
Riley County71,946$61,09819.9%$237,100
Butler County68,287$81,6108.6%$217,600
Reno County61,553$60,64512.5%$132,500
Saline County53,668$65,42211.9%$179,600
Crawford County39,008$52,84420.6%$132,600
Finney County38,084$73,00911.1%$201,400
Geary County35,815$59,31718.0%$172,700
Miami County34,938$89,0007.9%$287,700
Cowley County34,411$57,87814.3%$120,900
Ford County34,074$70,78114.0%$151,100
Harvey County33,756$74,3688.2%$180,300
Lyon County32,186$59,91214.6%$150,600
Montgomery County30,940$55,69715.9%$101,700
McPherson County30,205$78,8519.5%$211,200
Ellis County28,920$63,08418.4%$216,300
Pottawatomie County26,204$92,3256.7%$245,900
Franklin County26,106$77,2078.7%$198,700
Barton County25,097$58,85115.4%$126,400
Sumner County22,353$63,95110.6%$135,100
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All Cities & Places in Kansas (721)

721 results
Wichita397,945$64,62015.9%$190,800
Overland Park200,306$104,8345.6%$413,600
Kansas City155,135$62,40116.0%$167,400
Olathe145,057$114,0095.6%$364,700
Topeka125,786$56,95615.7%$144,200
Lawrence96,051$65,00917.4%$292,700
Shawnee68,542$109,9405.3%$359,700
Lenexa58,384$103,2395.4%$394,900
Manhattan54,239$60,17223.3%$246,700
Salina46,307$61,78313.0%$173,200
Hutchinson39,709$58,68714.9%$125,000
Leavenworth37,195$72,98711.7%$193,000
Leawood33,809$185,6253.1%$658,800
Garden City27,819$72,86511.0%$192,000
Dodge City27,613$68,72114.6%$151,700
Derby26,062$84,1126.0%$236,900
Gardner24,526$96,8186.3%$306,200
Emporia24,131$52,70417.8%$132,700
Prairie Village22,874$113,5305.7%$435,700
Junction City22,331$61,18117.5%$171,500
Hays21,143$58,45920.1%$225,500
Pittsburg20,637$43,41929.5%$123,200
Liberal19,316$63,70613.1%$137,100
Newton18,397$68,8859.7%$156,400
Andover15,965$104,7874.6%$291,400
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Population Overview

Kansas has a total population of 2,947,197, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 37.4 years, 4% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kansas is 37.4 years. This is 4% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kansas is $74,275. This is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 9% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 25% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $217,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the national median of $332,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Kansas is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kansas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.6%. The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

35.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kansas come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kansas?

Kansas has a total population of 2,947,197 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Kansas?

The median household income in Kansas is $74,275, which is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Kansas?

Kansas has 721 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 105 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Kansas?

The poverty rate in Kansas is 11.3%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Kansas?

The largest city in Kansas is Wichita with a population of 397,945.