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Kansas

Statehood Year:
1861
Capital:
Topeka
Largest Cities:
Wichita, Overland Park, Olathe
Abbreviation:
KS

Kansas is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Flint Hills, prairies, and wheat fields. It has a population of 2,989,710, making it the 35th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Topeka. Kansas has a agricultural strength with aviation manufacturing focus.

2,989,710
Total Population
36
Population Density (mi²)
35
Population Rank
19.1K 0.64%
Annual Population Growth

Kansas Population

Kansas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Kansas includes 77.92% White, 5.44% Black or African American, 3.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (77.9%)

Two or more races (8.9%)

Black or African American (5.4%)

Other race (3.9%)

Asian (2.9%)

Native American (0.8%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,289,04977.92%
Two or more races262,9888.95%
Black or African American159,8295.44%
Other race115,0043.91%
Asian86,2122.93%
Native American21,8980.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2,5860.09%

Kansas Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Kansas' average per capita income is $48,974. Household income levels show a median of $72,639. The poverty rate stands at 11.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$107,312$133,418
Families$93,497$117,994
Households$72,639$97,625
Non Families$42,323$57,916

$48,974

Average Income

$72,639

Median Household Income

11.52%

Poverty Rate

Population by County

Kansas’s population is concentrated in its eastern urban areas, with Johnson County leading at 628,500 residents and growing 2.8% since 2020, followed by Sedgwick County with 534,600 residents. While suburban areas like Miami County have seen significant growth at 6.3%, many rural counties are experiencing severe population losses. The western part of the state shows particularly concerning trends, with Clark County, Greeley County, and Stanton County all declining by more than 15% since 2020. Military communities have also seen changes, with Geary County declining 7.3%.

Page: Counties in Kansas

Kansas County Populations

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Recommended Reading

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)