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 Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

510,612

Median Agei

35.8

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

Median Home Valuei

$242,900

Median Renti

$1,238

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.4%122,952

Renter-Occupied

44.6%99,027

Total Units

245,346

Homeownership

55.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

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

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,166

Mean Household Incomei

$94,006

Per Capita Incomei

$41,393

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

280,761

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

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22,459(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured