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Kansas, MO

Founded 1853Jackson CountyElev. 277 m
Population
508,233
Median home
$227,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Kansas

Kansas is home to roughly 508,233 residents. Kansas was founded in 1853 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $67,449. Homes carry a median value of $227,000, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (54.5%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
508,233
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$67,449
Per-capita income
$40,112
Poverty rate
14.6%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg. commute
21.9 min
Work from home
14.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White54.5%
Hispanic or Latino12.3%
Black25.5%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.9%
Sales & office20.4%
Service15.9%
Production, transportation & material moving13.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$227,000
Median gross rent
$1,186/mo
Owner-occupied
54.6%
Median year built
1968
Households
219,486
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Kansas.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Kansas vs Missouri and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kansas.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jackson County
HailVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kansas is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kansas was founded in 1853 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~277 m.

Population trend
538K103K508,23318902024
Map of Kansas
Kansas, MO
Where Kansas is
KansasSt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's Summit
Historic places

293 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Mutual Musicians' Foundation BuildingFloyd, Jacobs, HouseFowler, Henry T., HouseHook, Mary Rockwell, HouseHouse at 5011 Sunset DriveHouse at 54 E. 53rd TerraceLoose, Jacob, HouseLoretto Academy
Notable people from Kansas
Ed AsnerCharlie ParkerJean HarlowRobert AltmanDon CheadleDianne WiestBurt BacharachChris CooperEdie McClurgMichael Rosbash
People searches in Kansas
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Nearby cities
Gladstone (6 mi)Raytown (10 mi)Independence (11 mi)Liberty (11 mi)Lee's Summit (17 mi)Blue Springs (17 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kansas, MO (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kansas, Missouri.

Anthony M Blanche, 46
Kansas · Fulton County · 64055
AKA Anthony Maurice Blanche, X Jewjew

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kansas — frequently asked

What is the population of Kansas, Missouri?
Kansas has a population of about 508,233, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kansas?
The median home value in Kansas is $227,000, and the median gross rent is $1,186/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Kansas face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, tornado, cold wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kansas?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Kansas. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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