Kansas City city, Kansas
Kansas City city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kansas City city is a geographic entity located in Wyandotte County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 155,135. The land area covers 124.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 155,135 | ±39 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs | ±0.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 57,016 | ±553 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 64,000 | ±293 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 57,016 | ±553 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,984 | ±557 |
| Median Home Value | $167,400 | ±$4,741 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,123 | ±$23 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,401 | ±$1,656 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,317 | ±$796 |
| Poverty Rate | 16% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 24,481 | ±1,786 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 72,990 | ±1,344 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.6% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 156,752 (2024)
ID: 164911
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: RESEARCH MANAGER
701 N 7TH ST, STE 926, KANSAS CITY KS 66101-3064
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 12 | Kansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Kansas City, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Kansas City, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 8929 PARALLEL PARKWAY, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66112 |
(913) 596-4000
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
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College | 0.3 mi away | 7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS, 66112 |
9133341100
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WEST WYANDOTTE
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 1737 N. 82ND STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66112 |
(913) 295-8250
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66160 |
(913) 588-5000
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Donnelly College
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College | 5.0 mi away | 608 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS, 66102 |
9136216000
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TURNER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 831 SOUTH 55TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66106 |
(913) 295-8250
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Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
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College | 9.0 mi away | 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO, 64111-2429 |
8166041000
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MR. & MRS. F.L. SCHLAGLE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 4051 WEST DRIVE, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66109 |
(913) 295-8250
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Concorde Career College-Broadway
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College Vocational | 9.0 mi away | 3239 Broadway, Kansas City, MO, 64111-2407 |
8165315223
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 3104 STRONG AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66101 |
(913) 295-8250
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN AP, MO US, located 7.8 miles from Kansas City city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9° | 22.2° | 31.0° | 1.02" | 3.4" |
| February | 45.1° | 26.4° | 35.8° | 1.53" | 3.2" |
| March | 56.6° | 36.2° | 46.4° | 2.08" | 0.4" |
| April | 66.8° | 46.3° | 56.5° | 3.89" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.2° | 57.2° | 66.7° | 5.10" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.8° | 67.2° | 76.5° | 5.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 71.9° | 81.0° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.6° | 69.9° | 79.2° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.4° | 61.0° | 70.7° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.2° | 48.7° | 58.4° | 3.24" | 0.3" |
| November | 54.5° | 36.3° | 45.4° | 1.80" | 0.1" |
| December | 43.9° | 26.7° | 35.3° | 1.30" | 3.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Edwardsville city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Lake Quivira city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Parkville city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Riverside city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Bonner Springs city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2020936000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.