Kansas City, MO
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 11.25.20)
AGE IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 35,243 | 7.2% |
| 25 to 29 years | 45,252 | 9.2% |
| 30 to 34 years | 40,964 | 8.3% |
| 35 to 39 years | 36,999 | 7.5% |
| 40 to 44 years | 28,063 | 5.7% |
| 45 to 49 years | 27,712 | 5.6% |
| 50 to 54 years | 29,516 | 6.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 31,658 | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 28,923 | 5.9% |
| 65 to 69 years | 21,580 | 4.4% |
| 70 to 74 years | 15,103 | 3.1% |
| 75 to 79 years | 12,596 | 2.6% |
| 80 to 84 years | 7,268 | 1.5% |
| 85+ years | 8,447 | 1.7% |
The median age in Kansas City is 35.2 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 300,253 | 61.1% |
| Black or African American | 139,598 | 28.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,191 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 12,333 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 400 | 0.1% |
| Other | 16,439 | 3.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 10,044 | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 21,831 | 6.5% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 81,770 | 24.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 77,835 | 23.3% |
| Associate’s degree | 24,581 | 7.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 75,057 | 22.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 42,963 | 12.9% |
| High school graduate or higher | 302,206 | 90.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 118,020 | 35.3% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 216,061 | 64.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% |
Median household income: $54,372
Mean household income: $74,575
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $22,380 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $29,923 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $36,571 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $53,555 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $63,237 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 397,292 | NA |
| Never married | 158,747 | 40.0% |
| Now married (except separated) | 161,119 | 40.6% |
| Separated | 8,741 | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 20,772 | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 47,913 | 12.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 72,665 | 15.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Owner-occupied housing units | 106,934 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 93,486 |
| Single-family detached units | 143,506 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.4% |
| Vacancy rate | 13.0% |
| Renters rate | 46.6% |
| Average housing value | $181,489 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with/ mortgage) | $995 |
| Average rent | $760 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Average income | $72,418 |
| Average household size | 2.36 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 68.7% |
| Percent disabled | 12.6% |
| Percent with health coverage | 87.6% |
| Average travel time to work | 21.9 minutes |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 2.8% |
| Percent veterans | 6.8% |
| Percent foreign born | 7.7% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 2.9% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $65,871.06 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $508.34 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $300.13 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $90.86 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $43.26 |
| Apparel & services | $1,929.83 |
| Men’s apparel | $369.17 |
| Women’s apparel | $639.20 |
| Children’s apparel | $300.59 |
| Boys’ apparel | $102.02 |
| Girls’ apparel | $113.06 |
| Footwear | $439.64 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $3,312.19 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $336.96 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $1,035.03 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,532.96 |
| Education | $1,344.90 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $2,834.65 |
| Club membership fees | $198.76 |
| Dating services | $0.76 |
| Pet food | $226.41 |
| Pet services | $55.96 |
| Food consumed at home | $4,625.52 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $606.92 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $471.08 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $898.33 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,027.01 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $457.60 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,622.18 |
| Health care | $5,180.37 |
| Medical services | $951.18 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $128.13 |
| Household Services | $1,795.32 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $65.84 |
| Lawn and garden services | $376.17 |
| Housekeeping services | $148.20 |
| PC repair | $6.02 |
| Housing | $20,721.40 |
| Home improvements | $2,155.09 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,382.69 |
| Phone services | $1,596.93 |
| Water | $644.75 |
| Life and other insurance | $383.14 |
| Pensions and social security | $6,996.02 |
| Personal care products and services | $797.81 |
| Hair care products | $96.24 |
| Personal care products | $339.62 |
| Local transportation | $7,694.33 |
| Gasoline | $2,014.99 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,039.63 |
| Travel | $1,884.45 |
| Airline fares | $458.45 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $22.44 |
| Lodging on trips | $511.48 |
| Food and drink on trips | $457.49 |
| Entertainment on trips | $161.72 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN JACKSON COUNTY (home to KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI)
| % with any debt in collections | 39% |
| Average debt in collections | $2,163 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 25% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $1,072 |
| % with student loan debt | 20% |
| Average student loan debt | $20,544 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $178 |
| % with auto debt | 29% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 10,537 | 4.1% |
| February 2019 | 9,385 | 3.6% |
| March 2019 | 9,778 | 3.8% |
| April 2019 | 7,533 | 2.9% |
| May 2019 | 8,352 | 3.2% |
| June 2019 | 9,637 | 3.7% |
| July 2019 | 12,582 | 4.7% |
| August 2019 | 10,686 | 4.1% |
| September 2019 | 7,653 | 2.9% |
| October 2019 | 8,608 | 3.3% |
| November 2019 | 8,637 | 3.3% |
| December 2019 | 9,215 | 3.5% |
| January 2020 | 10,652 | 4.1% |
| February 2020 | 9,566 | 3.7% |
| March 2020 | 10,925 | 4.1% |
| April 2020 | 29,834 | 11.7% |
| May 2020 | 31,528 | 12.3% |
| June 2020 | 24,142 | 9.2% |
| July 2020 | 24,027 | 9.0% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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