Kansas Demographics

A map of Kansas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,143,334	2,122,575	72.7%	72.2%
Hispanic	400,018	382,603	13.6%	13.0%
Black	151,797	163,352	5.2%	5.6%
Multiracial	140,321	149,025	4.8%	5.1%
Asian	85,432	85,225	2.9%	2.9%
Native American/Other	26,295	35,100	0.9%	1.2%

Kansas has an estimated population of 2,947,197, a less than 1% change from the 2,937,880 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.7% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kansas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kansas has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kansas, that probability was 45.4% in 2020 and 44.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kansas is ranked the 34th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Kansas was ranked the 35th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Kansas's White Population

2,143,334 residents of Kansas, or 72.7% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Kansas is 21st in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kansas's population has increased from 72.2% to 72.7%.

Kansas is more White than neighboring Oklahoma (62.1% White). Kansas is less White than neighboring Nebraska (75.3% White). Missouri (76.3% White). Iowa (82.3% White). and South Dakota (79.8% White).

Kansas's Black Population

151,797 residents of Kansas, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Kansas is 30th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Kansas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Kansas is more Black than neighboring Nebraska (4.6% Black), Iowa (3.8% Black), and South Dakota (2.1% Black). Kansas is less Black than neighboring Oklahoma (6.8% Black), and Missouri (10.9% Black),

Kansas's Asian Population

85,432 residents of Kansas, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Kansas is 27th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Kansas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Kansas is more Asian than neighboring Oklahoma (2.4% Asian), Nebraska (2.6% Asian), Missouri (2.1% Asian), Iowa (2.5% Asian), and South Dakota (1.4% Asian).

Kansas's Hispanic Population

400,018 residents of Kansas, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Kansas is 16th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kansas's population has increased from 13.0% to 13.6%.

Kansas is more Hispanic than neighboring Oklahoma (12.7% Hispanic), Nebraska (12.7% Hispanic), Missouri (5.2% Hispanic), Iowa (7.3% Hispanic), and South Dakota (4.8% Hispanic).

Kansas's Native American/Other Population

26,295 residents of Kansas, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Kansas is 23rd in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kansas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Kansas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Missouri (0.7% Native American/Other), and Iowa (0.6% Native American/Other). Kansas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oklahoma (7.1% Native American/Other), Nebraska (1% Native American/Other). and South Dakota (7.5% Native American/Other).

Kansas's Multiracial Population

140,321 residents of Kansas, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Kansas is 7th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Kansas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Kansas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Kansas is more Multiracial than neighboring Nebraska (3.8% Multiracial), Iowa (3.5% Multiracial), and South Dakota (4.4% Multiracial). Kansas is less Multiracial than neighboring Oklahoma (8.9% 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.