Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area

Kansas City, MO-KS · Metro Area

2,218,142Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 14 counties (6 central, 8 outlying), part of the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $83,460
Median home value: $287,300
Land area: 7,256 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Jackson County, MO	Central	719,976	$68,577	$230,500
Johnson County, KS	Central	620,631	$109,208	$391,200
Clay County, MO	Central	258,122	$88,468	$275,600
Wyandotte County, KS	Central	167,654	$63,631	$172,300
Cass County, MO	Central	110,773	$87,535	$292,400
Platte County, MO	Central	110,371	$96,227	$345,100
Leavenworth County, KS	Outlying	83,123	$89,218	$282,900
Miami County, KS	Outlying	34,938	$89,000	$287,700
Lafayette County, MO	Outlying	33,115	$80,612	$216,500
Ray County, MO	Outlying	23,145	$74,573	$198,800
Clinton County, MO	Outlying	21,414	$70,627	$226,800
Bates County, MO	Outlying	16,186	$60,733	$170,800
Linn County, KS	Outlying	9,767	$59,069	$173,600
Caldwell County, MO	Outlying	8,927	$64,806	$166,500

Largest cities and towns

241 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Kansas City, MO	City	510,612	$69,166
Overland Park, KS	City	200,306	$104,834
Kansas City, KS	City	155,135	$62,401
Olathe, KS	City	145,057	$114,009
Independence, MO	City	121,740	$60,339
Lee's Summit, MO	City	103,656	$102,531
Shawnee, KS	City	68,542	$109,940
Blue Springs, MO	City	59,965	$88,920
Lenexa, KS	City	58,384	$103,239
Leavenworth, KS	City	37,195	$72,987
Leawood, KS	City	33,809	$185,625
Liberty, MO	City	30,689	$88,542
Raytown, MO	City	29,445	$68,840
Gladstone, MO	City	27,207	$79,271
Grandview, MO	City	26,527	$53,447
Belton, MO	City	25,008	$69,226
Gardner, KS	City	24,526	$96,818
Raymore, MO	City	24,526	$104,447
Prairie Village, KS	City	22,874	$113,530
Grain Valley, MO	City	16,271	$89,649
Fairmount, KS	—	11,960	$121,802
Lansing, KS	City	11,246	$102,786
Merriam, KS	City	11,085	$73,600
Kearney, MO	City	10,885	$103,622
Smithville, MO	City	10,705	$101,165

Also in the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS combined area

Lawrence, KS · metro · 120,302 St. Joseph, MO-KS · metro · 120,012 Warrensburg, MO · micro · 54,732 Ottawa, KS · micro · 26,106 Atchison, KS · micro · 16,208

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

10%

Unemployment

College Educated

39.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$83,460

Mean Household Income

$111,228

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Population Split

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

German19.2%

English13.0%

Irish11.9%

Mexican7.6%

Italian3.0%

Scottish1.9%

French1.7%

Polish1.5%

African1.2%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

7.3%Foreign Born

92.7%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized47.7%

Non-Citizen52.3%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later37.4%

Before 201062.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

960,950

Median Rent

$1,249/mo

Median Home Value

$287,300

Median Year Built

1980

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

528,239

College Enrollment

14.8%

High School

23.1%

College Educated

39.8%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

23.2 min

Drive Alone Rate

72.8%

Public Transit

0.6%

Work From Home

16.9%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34 Years

22.1%

35-64 Years

38.2%

65+ Years

16.0%

Population Composition

Under 1823.7%

18-3422.1%

35-6438.2%

65+16.0%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

47.6%

Single Parent

6.1%

Living Alone

30.2%

Avg Size

2.44

Household Types

Married Couples47.6%

Single Parent6.1%

Living Alone30.2%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$45,685

SNAP Usage

6.8%

Health Insurance

91.5%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k12.4%

$25k - $50k16.7%

$50k - $100k29.4%

$100k+41.5%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

9.5%

Retail Trade

10.8%

Education & Health Care

22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

12.5%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

91.5%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

92.1%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

96.2%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

92.5

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

149.8

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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