Kansas City, KS Demographics

A map of Kansas City's Population by Race

Kansas City, Kansas has an estimated population of 155,135, a less than 1% change from the 156,607 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.7% Hispanic, 33.7% White, 19.2% Black, 5.3% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kansas City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kansas City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kansas City, that probability was 71.3% in 2020 and 71.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kansas City is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kansas City was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kansas City's White Population

52,276 residents of Kansas City, or 33.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kansas City is significantly lower than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Kansas City ranks 728th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas City's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Kansas City's population has decreased from 34.5% to 33.7%.

Kansas City is less White than neighboring Parkville (78.1% White), Edwardsville (63.7% White), Lake Quivira (94.6% White), Merriam (76.4% White), and Riverside (60.4% White).

Kansas City's Black Population

29,794 residents of Kansas City, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kansas City is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Kansas City ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas City's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Kansas City's population has decreased from 21.1% to 19.2%.

Kansas City is more Black than neighboring Parkville (4.3% Black), Edwardsville (6.2% Black), Lake Quivira (0% Black), and Merriam (7.4% Black). Kansas City is less Black than neighboring Riverside (20.6% Black).

Kansas City's Asian Population

8,245 residents of Kansas City, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kansas City is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kansas City ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Asian residents' share of Kansas City's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.3%.

Kansas City is more Asian than neighboring Parkville (2.5% Asian), Edwardsville (1% Asian), Lake Quivira (0.2% Asian), Merriam (1.7% Asian), and Riverside (5.2% Asian).

Kansas City's Hispanic Population

55,401 residents of Kansas City, or 35.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kansas City is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Kansas City ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kansas City's population has increased from 34.6% to 35.7%.

Kansas City is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkville (10.2% Hispanic), Edwardsville (19.1% Hispanic), Lake Quivira (3.1% Hispanic), Merriam (10.8% Hispanic), and Riverside (9.7% Hispanic).

Kansas City's Native American/Other Population

1,755 residents of Kansas City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kansas City is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kansas City ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kansas City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Kansas City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkville (0.5% Native American/Other), Edwardsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Lake Quivira (0.2% Native American/Other), Merriam (0.5% Native American/Other), and Riverside (0.4% Native American/Other).

Kansas City's Multiracial Population

7,664 residents of Kansas City, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kansas City is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kansas City ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kansas City's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.9%.

Kansas City is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkville (4.4% Multiracial), Lake Quivira (1.9% Multiracial), Merriam (3.3% Multiracial), and Riverside (3.7% Multiracial). Kansas City is less Multiracial than neighboring Edwardsville (9.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.