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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Kansas? Where cities and towns in Kansas have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 31.1% increase in the Hispanic population in Kansas.
The 10 Cities In Kansas With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Kansas with the largest hispanic/latino population? Liberal took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Kansas for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Kansas ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Kansas or the safest places in Kansas.
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Population: 19,340
% Hispanic/Latino: 65.08%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 12,587
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.97%
More on Liberal: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 27,899
% Hispanic/Latino: 64.58%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 18,018
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.43%
More on Dodge City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 28,022
% Hispanic/Latino: 53.09%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,877
Percent Change Since 2010: 18.62%
More on Garden City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,812
% Hispanic/Latino: 52.24%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,036
Percent Change Since 2010: 3.94%
More on Ulysses: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 155,745
% Hispanic/Latino: 31.19%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 48,576
Percent Change Since 2010: 28.09%
More on Kansas City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,220
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.72%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,713
Percent Change Since 2010: 5.68%
More on Emporia: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,864
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.59%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,507
Percent Change Since 2010: 26.06%
More on Great Bend: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,028
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.26%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,317
Percent Change Since 2010: 41.89%
More on Arkansas City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,576
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.8%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,492
Percent Change Since 2010: 28.86%
More on Newton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 394,574
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.63%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 69,557
Percent Change Since 2010: 33.57%
More on Wichita: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Kansas With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Kansas.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 58 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 65.1% to 2.9%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Liberal took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Paola was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Kansas ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Kansas
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Kansas according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Kansas:
- Paola
- Mulvane
- Leawood
For more Kansas reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Kansas
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberal | 65.08% |
| 2 | Dodge City | 64.58% |
| 3 | Garden City | 53.09% |
| 4 | Ulysses | 52.24% |
| 5 | Kansas City | 31.19% |
| 6 | Emporia | 27.72% |
| 7 | Great Bend | 23.59% |
| 8 | Arkansas City | 19.26% |
| 9 | Newton | 18.8% |
| 10 | Wichita | 17.63% |
| 11 | Junction City | 16.89% |
| 12 | Topeka | 15.82% |
| 13 | Coffeyville | 14.48% |
| 14 | Roeland Park | 13.56% |
| 15 | Hutchinson | 12.91% |
| 16 | Salina | 12.41% |
| 17 | Bel Aire | 11.72% |
| 18 | Olathe | 11.33% |
| 19 | Bonner Springs | 10.82% |
| 20 | Wellington | 10.78% |
| 21 | Eudora | 10.41% |
| 22 | Pittsburg | 10.25% |
| 23 | Winfield | 9.88% |
| 24 | De Soto | 9.63% |
| 25 | Park City | 8.79% |
| 26 | Derby | 8.75% |
| 27 | Andover | 8.63% |
| 28 | Pratt | 8.48% |
| 29 | Leavenworth | 8.47% |
| 30 | Merriam | 8.42% |
| 31 | Lansing | 8.36% |
| 32 | Lenexa | 8.31% |
| 33 | Colby | 8.19% |
| 34 | Independence | 7.95% |
| 35 | Shawnee | 7.93% |
| 36 | Chanute | 7.63% |
| 37 | Manhattan | 7.6% |
| 38 | Parsons | 7.45% |
| 39 | Gardner | 7.18% |
| 40 | Overland Park | 6.95% |
| 41 | Lawrence | 6.86% |
| 42 | Haysville | 6.55% |
| 43 | Concordia | 6.34% |
| 44 | Mcpherson | 6.24% |
| 45 | Hays | 6.1% |
| 46 | Valley Center | 5.93% |
| 47 | Mission | 5.68% |
| 48 | Prairie Village | 5.41% |
| 49 | Iola | 4.78% |
| 50 | Augusta | 4.76% |
| 51 | Atchison | 4.58% |
| 52 | El Dorado | 4.33% |
| 53 | Ottawa | 4.3% |
| 54 | Abilene | 4.12% |
| 55 | Fort Scott | 3.46% |
| 56 | Leawood | 3.01% |
| 57 | Mulvane | 2.89% |
| 58 | Paola | 2.88% |
