Kansas City, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
491,158
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
15.3%
Median Home
$163,300
Median Income
$56,179
Median Rent
$979
Kansas City SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Kansas City, MO Crime Report
28,489
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,705.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
143.20%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kansas City / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 28,489 | 5,705.4 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 7,919 | 1,585.9 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 176 | 35.2 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1,285 | 257.3 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6,076 | 1,216.8 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 20,570 | 4,119.5 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 3,072 | 615.2 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 12,958 | 2,595.1 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4,540 | 909.2 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
Kansas City, MO Cost Of Living
94
Kansas City's Overall Cost Of Living
Kansas City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kansas City | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Kansas City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 491,158 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 481,417 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 476,974 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 471,767 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 467,990 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 465,005 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 462,378 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 459,772 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 457,551 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 454,876 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kansas City
| Race | Kansas City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 27.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kansas City
| Gender | Kansas City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kansas City for adults over 25
| Education | Kansas City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kansas City, Missouri
| Income | Kansas City | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
