Kansas Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Kansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Kansas grew by 5.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 2,930,233 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Kansas has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Kansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kansas is about 7% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Kansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Kansas is about 8.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,029 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kansas spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Greeley County (7.1 min), Cheyenne County (7.2 min), Graham County (7.4 min).
Slowest:
Miami County (30.5 min), Jefferson County (28.2 min), Osage County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Kansas is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Kansas has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Kansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Kansas has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Kansas | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kansas.
What is the population of Kansas?
The population of Kansas is 2,919,756, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Kansas?
The population density of Kansas is 35.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Kansas?
The median household income in Kansas is $72,682, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Kansas?
The median home price in Kansas is $104,507, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Kansas is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.