Overland Park, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Overland Park, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Overland Park | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 197,762 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2610.8 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.87% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 83,397 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Overland Park grew by 15.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 197,762 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Overland Park is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.2% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 42,955 21.7% -1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 43,933 22.2% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 40,822 20.6% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 30,999 15.7% -1.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Overland Park and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 49.4% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Overland Park has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Overland Park | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,626 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.36% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Overland Park is about 44% higher than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Overland Park | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $154,964 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,514 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.5% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Overland Park is about 8.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,514 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Overland Park spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Overland Park | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.3 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,813 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.5% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,999 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,342 | 662 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Overland Park is 19 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Overland Park has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Overland Park | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.7% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Overland Park has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Overland Park | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.8% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Overland Park, KS Compared With Nearby Cities
Overland Park, KS is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 197,762 residents against a local median of 34,078. The measure that sets Overland Park, KS apart most is median home price: $154,964, 58% below the local median of $368,591.
The cities themselves spread $173,835 on median home price, so Overland Park, KS sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Overland Park, KS has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KS | 197,762 | $106,626 #4/4 | $154,964 #4/4 | 18.6 min #1/4 |
| Leawood, KS | 34,078 | $178,711 | $272,302 | 20.5 min |
| Prairie Village, KS | 22,711 | $113,449 | $446,138 | 20.2 min |
| Olathe, KS | 134,319 | $111,037 | $368,591 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Overland Park, Kansas.
How big is Overland Park, Kansas by population?
About 197,762 people live in Overland Park, Kansas, in 83,397 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Overland Park, Kansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Overland Park, Kansas has 2,611 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 30 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Overland Park, Kansas?
The median home costs 1.5 times the median household income ($154,964 against $106,626), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,514 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Overland Park, Kansas?
Unemployment in Overland Park, Kansas is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Overland Park, Kansas have a college degree?
58.7% of adults in Overland Park, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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