Kansas City, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Kansas City, Missouri is 508,233 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Missouri. The median household income is $67,449, the median home value is $227,000, and the median age is 35.7.

The population has grown 12.0% since 2010 (460,697 → 516,032).

508,233

Population

1616

People / sq mi

$67,449

Median Income

$227,000

Median Home Value

Kansas City covers 314.5 sq mi of land at 1616 people per square mile.

About Kansas City, MO

Kansas City is a city in Missouri with a population of 508,233. It ranks #1 among cities in Missouri by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Kansas City is $67,449, below the US median of $74,580. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $227,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,186. The homeownership rate of 54.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Kansas City reflects 37.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.9 minutes each way.

Kansas City city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Kansas City city had a population of 460,697 in 2010 and 516,032 in 2024, a 12.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 516,032 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.82%.

516,032

Population (2024)

460,697

Population (2010)

516,032

Peak (2024)

0.82%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	460,697	-	-	estimate
2011	462,368	+1,671	+0.36%	estimate
2012	464,595	+2,227	+0.48%	estimate
2013	467,213	+2,618	+0.56%	estimate
2014	470,629	+3,416	+0.73%	estimate
2015	475,073	+4,444	+0.94%	estimate
2016	481,670	+6,597	+1.39%	estimate
2017	488,329	+6,659	+1.38%	estimate
2018	492,012	+3,683	+0.75%	estimate
2019	495,327	+3,315	+0.67%	estimate
2020	508,096	+12,769	+2.58%	estimate
2021	508,995	+899	+0.18%	estimate
2022	508,913	-82	-0.02%	estimate
2023	511,300	+2,387	+0.47%	estimate
2024	516,032	+4,732	+0.93%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	57.8%
Black or African American	25.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$67,449

Median Household Income

$40,112

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$227,000

Median Home Value

$1,186

Median Rent

54.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.8%

High School+

37.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

72.7%

Public Transit

14.8%

Work From Home

21.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.4%

Foreign Born

87.1%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

12.8%

With Disability

88.7%

Health Insurance

95.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.5%
Manufacturing	8.4%
Information	8.4%
Retail Trade	7.1%
Construction	5.5%
Public Administration	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.6%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.8%
Agriculture & Mining	0.5%

Largest cities in Missouri

St. Louis (293,109)Springfield (169,432)Columbia (127,200)Independence (121,944)Lee's Summit (102,583)O'Fallon (92,697)St. Joseph (71,542)St. Charles (71,048)Blue Springs (59,416)St. Peters (58,200)View all Missouri cities →

Largest counties in Missouri

St. Louis County (996,618)Jackson County (717,021)St. Charles County (409,830)Greene County (301,121)St. Louis city (293,109)

Part of Missouri

Missouri demographic profile All Missouri data →

Metro areas in Missouri

St. Louis (2,809,414)Kansas City (2,202,006)Springfield (481,671)Columbia (212,850)Joplin (202,258)Jefferson City (150,147)St. Joseph (120,609)Cape Girardeau (97,813)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Kansas City, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kansas City, Missouri has a population of 508,233 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Missouri.

The median household income in Kansas City, Missouri is $67,449, with 10.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Kansas City, Missouri is $227,000, with median monthly rent at $1,186 and a homeownership rate of 54.6%.

The median age in Kansas City, Missouri is 35.7 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The population has grown 12.0% since 2010 (460,697 → 516,032).