Roeland Park city, Kansas
Roeland Park city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Roeland Park city is a geographic entity located in Johnson County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,683. The land area covers 1.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,683 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,363 | ±229 | 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 | 3,478 | ±241 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,363 | ±229 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 115 | ±110 |
| Median Home Value | $276,200 | ±$26,255 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,582 | ±$162 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,774 | ±$9,454 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,339 | ±$5,423 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 624 | ±292 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,063 | ±343 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±1.8% |
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: 6,689 (2024)
ID: 225255
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
4600 W 51ST ST, STE 200, ROELAND PARK KS 66205-3501
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GUS Population: 632,276 (2024)
ID: 208083
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MANAGEMENT INTERN
111 S CHERRY ST, STE 3300, OLATHE KS 66061-3487
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Roeland Park | PK-06 | Roeland Park, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 12 | Kansas City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | SUGAR CREEK, MO | |
| 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 | LIBERTY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | KANSAS CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | KANSAS CITY, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
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College | 3.0 mi away | 5000 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO, 64110 |
8162351000
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CEDAR ROE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 5120 CEDAR STREET, ROELAND PARK, KS, 66205 |
(913) 826-4600
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Kansas City Art Institute
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College | 3.0 mi away | 4415 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64111-1874 |
8164724852
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PLAZA BRANCH
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 4801 MAIN ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64112 |
(816) 701-3481
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Kansas Christian College
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College | 3.3 mi away | 7401 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 66204-1975 |
9137220272
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WESTPORT BRANCH
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 118 WESTPORT RD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111 |
(816) 701-3488
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Concorde Career College-Broadway
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College Vocational | 3.4 mi away | 3239 Broadway, Kansas City, MO, 64111-2407 |
8165315223
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MERRIAM PLAZA
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 6120 SLATER STREET, MERRIAM, KS, 66202 |
(913) 826-4600
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Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
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College | 3.4 mi away | 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO, 64111-2429 |
8166041000
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 3.1 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 6.3 miles from Roeland Park 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
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Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roeland Park city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fairway city | City | 0.9 mi | — |
| Mission city | City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Westwood city | City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Mission Woods city | City | 1.4 mi | — |
| Westwood Hills city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2009160825. • 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.