Kansas
3.0 million people live in Kansas. Its population grew 1.3% since 2020, the 17th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $77,824 a year, 8% below the national median, and the median home is worth $252,600, 32% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 3.0 million
- 18th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $77,824
- 8% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $252,600
- 32% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 10.2%
- 1.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$77,824 per year
8% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 18th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$42,887 per year
9% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 16th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
10.2%
1.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 19th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
20.5 min one way
25% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 8th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$252,600
32% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 9th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,134 per month
27% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 12th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
67.5%
2.2 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 25th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
2,977,220
0.87% of the U.S. total. 18th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+1.3%
1.8 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 17th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
22.9%
1.8 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 8th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.9%
same as the U.S. (18.9%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
8.3%
6.4 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 25th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Kansas, at 71.2%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 71.2% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 5.6% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 3.2% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 5.4% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 14.6% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
0.7 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
11.8%
1.6 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.