Demographics & People — Kansas City, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 508,233 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~516,200 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 219,486 |
| Family Households | 116,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5713 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 293,902 |
| Black or African American | 130,872 |
| Asian | 13,655 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62,543 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 189,361 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 114,190 |
| German | 77,696 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 56,115 |
| Irish | 50,363 |
| English | 43,973 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 38,611 |
| American | 21,783 |
| Italian | 19,217 |
| European | 11,682 |
Language
| English Only | 415,592 |
| Spanish | 36,165 |
| Population 5+ | 476,920 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 23,449 |
| Population 18+ | 391,737 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kansas City, Missouri.