North Kansas City, MO Demographics

A map of North Kansas City's Population by Race

North Kansas City, Missouri has an estimated population of 4,983, a large increase from the 4,467 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% White, 16.9% Black, 11.4% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Kansas City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Kansas City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Kansas City, that probability was 50.5% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Kansas City is ranked the 145th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). North Kansas City was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Kansas City's White Population

3,082 residents of North Kansas City, or 61.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Kansas City is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. North Kansas City ranks 980th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kansas City's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of North Kansas City's population has decreased from 68.2% to 61.9%.

North Kansas City is more White than neighboring Kansas City (54% White). North Kansas City is less White than neighboring Avondale (91.9% White), Oaks (69.2% White), Northmoor (70.6% White), and Oakwood (93% White).

North Kansas City's Black Population

844 residents of North Kansas City, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Kansas City is higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. North Kansas City ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kansas City's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.9%. Black residents' share of North Kansas City's population has increased from 12.6% to 16.9%.

North Kansas City is more Black than neighboring Avondale (3.2% Black), Oaks (0% Black), Northmoor (2.2% Black), and Oakwood (0.7% Black). North Kansas City is less Black than neighboring Kansas City (25.2% Black).

North Kansas City's Asian Population

0 residents of North Kansas City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Kansas City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. North Kansas City ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kansas City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Kansas City's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

North Kansas City is less Asian than neighboring Kansas City (2.8% Asian), Avondale (1.3% Asian), and Northmoor (5.7% Asian).

North Kansas City's Hispanic Population

312 residents of North Kansas City, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Kansas City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. North Kansas City ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kansas City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Kansas City's population has decreased from 10.1% to 6.3%.

North Kansas City is more Hispanic than neighboring Avondale (2.9% Hispanic), and Oakwood (3.5% Hispanic). North Kansas City is less Hispanic than neighboring Kansas City (12.5% Hispanic), Oaks (25.6% Hispanic), and Northmoor (10.5% Hispanic).

North Kansas City's Native American/Other Population

179 residents of North Kansas City, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Kansas City is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. North Kansas City ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kansas City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 135.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Kansas City's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.6%.

North Kansas City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kansas City (0.8% Native American/Other), Avondale (0% Native American/Other), Oaks (0% Native American/Other), and Oakwood (0% Native American/Other). North Kansas City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northmoor (4.3% Native American/Other).

North Kansas City's Multiracial Population

566 residents of North Kansas City, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Kansas City is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Kansas City ranks 557th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kansas City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 173.4%. Multiracial residents' share of North Kansas City's population has increased from 4.6% to 11.4%.

North Kansas City is more Multiracial than neighboring Kansas City (4.7% Multiracial), Avondale (0.6% Multiracial), Oaks (5.1% Multiracial), Northmoor (6.7% Multiracial), and Oakwood (2.8% 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.