Kansas Demographics
A map of Kansas's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,122,575 | 72.2% |
Hispanic | 382,603 | 13.0% |
Black | 163,352 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 149,025 | 5.1% |
Asian | 85,225 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 35,100 | 1.2% |
Kansas had a population of 2,937,880 in 2020. It was 72.2% White, 5.6% Black, 2.9% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kansas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Kansas is the 35th most populous state in the United States.
Kansas's White Population
2,122,575 residents of Kansas identify as White, or 72.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kansas is #21 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kansas is more White than neighboring Oklahoma (60.8% White). Kansas is less White than neighboring Nebraska (75.7% White), Missouri (75.8% White), Iowa (82.7% White), and South Dakota (79.6% White).
Kansas's Black Population
163,352 residents of Kansas identify as Black, or 5.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kansas is #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kansas is more Black than neighboring Nebraska (4.8% Black), Iowa (4.1% Black), and South Dakota (2% Black). Kansas is less Black than neighboring Oklahoma (7.2% Black), and Missouri (11.3% Black).
Kansas's Asian Population
85,225 residents of Kansas identify as Asian, or 2.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kansas is #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kansas is more Asian than neighboring Oklahoma (2.3% Asian), Nebraska (2.7% Asian), Missouri (2.1% Asian), Iowa (2.4% Asian), and South Dakota (1.5% Asian).
Kansas's Hispanic Population
382,603 residents of Kansas identify as Hispanic, or 13.0%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kansas is #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kansas is more Hispanic than neighboring Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic), Nebraska (12% Hispanic), Missouri (4.9% Hispanic), Iowa (6.8% Hispanic), and South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic).
Kansas's Native American/Other Population
35,100 residents of Kansas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kansas is #23 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kansas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other), and Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Kansas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other), and South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other).
Kansas's Multiracial Population
149,025 residents of Kansas identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kansas is #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kansas is more Multiracial than neighboring Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial), Missouri (5% Multiracial), Iowa (3.4% Multiracial), and South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Kansas is less Multiracial than neighboring Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.