Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City: The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
About
Kansas City is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 459,787 and a population density of 557 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 495,327 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1852.
Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri and an important Midwestern metropolitan area. As of July 29, 2023, Kansas City has an estimated population of 508,090 residents. Here are some key facts about Kansas City:
History
Kansas City was founded in 1838 and incorporated in 1853. It emerged as a hub for trade, cattle, and railroads expanding westward in the late 1800s. Kansas City also became a jazz and blues mecca.
Geography
Kansas City lies on the border between Missouri and Kansas along the Missouri River and Kansas River. It has a varied terrain of forests, hills, plains, and bodies of water.
Economy
Major companies and industries include agriculture, finance, manufacturing, technology, and biosciences. The federal government has a strong presence there.
Culture & Sports
The city is famous for its barbecue and contributions to jazz. Sports teams include the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. Popular sites include the Country Club Plaza.
Population
The metro population exceeds 2 million residents. Kansas City has diverse communities including Hispanic/Latino, African American, and Asian populations.
In summary, Kansas City blends Midwestern roots and Southern heritage into a major cultural, economic, and transportation hub between the Great Plains and Midwest.
Quick Facts about Kansas City
| Population | 495,327 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Different from | Kansas City |
| Twitter username | KCMO |
| Postal code | 64999, 64170–64172, 64161, 64116–64134, 64183–64185, 64190–64199, 64141, 64136–64139, 64187–64188, 64108–64114, 64105–64106, 64163–64168, 64944, 64179–64180, 64144–64158, 64101–64102 |
| Phone Area Codes | 816 |
| Area | 826.15 km2 |
| Official name | Kansas City |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0997,-94.5786 |
| Altitude | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Capital city | Kansas City is capital of Jackson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone, UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:13:01 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 600 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 7.18% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 58℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Kansas City is located at 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W (39.0997300, -94.5785700).
Kansas City map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Demographics
The population of Kansas City increased by 7.18% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 132,716 | - | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 459,787 | 71.14% | census |
| 2011 | 462,368 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 464,595 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 467,213 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 470,629 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 475,073 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 481,670 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 488,329 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 492,012 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 495,327 | 0.67% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,767 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,125 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,787 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,125 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 96.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 421 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $191,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,632 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $520 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $867 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,775 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,767 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 107,980 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 174,616 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,451 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $79,826 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,480 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,072 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 475 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 294 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,008 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 284.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 35.60 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,313 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $509 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $750 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,140 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,305 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,391 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 920,463 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 81,337 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,220 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,171 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,881 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 339 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 245 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 262 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 270 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 617.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.52 |
Best Things to Do in Kansas City
1LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States View details
Phone: +18164714386 | Website available
2SEA LIFE Kansas City
2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States View details
Phone: +18164714386 | Website available
3Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 View details
Phone: +18162211920 | Website available
4Abraham Lincoln and Tad Statue
Kansas City City Hall, 414 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Where to Stay in Kansas City
1Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
1301 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64105 View details
Phone: +18164746664 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Kansas City
1KCMO City Hall
414 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165131313 | Website available
2KCMO City Hall
414 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165133600 | Website available
3311 Action Center
414 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165131313 | Website available
4Kansas City Missouri City
1101 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165136750 | Website available
5Kansas City Neighborhood Services
414 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165133200 | Website available
6Kansas City Permits Department
414 E 12th St #105, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165131500 | Website available
7Kansas City Mayor's Office
414 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165133500 | Website available
8Birmingham Town hall
510 Spratley St, Kansas City, MO 64161 View details
Phone: +18164550045 | Website available
9Kansas City Clerk's Office
414 E 12th St # 25, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165133360 | Website available
10Kansas City Council Office
414 E 12th St #105, Kansas City, MO 64106 View details
Phone: +18165131368 | Website available
People born in Kansas City (200)
People born in Kansas City, including comedy writer and actress Ellie Kemper, Greek-composer, conductor, and orchestrator of film and television scores Basil Poledouris, film actress Jean Harlow, .
More notable people
- Ermine Cowles Case (American paleontologist) he was born in 11/09/1871
- Bruce Jones (writer) he was born in 01/01/1944
- Ned Brooks (American journalist) he was born in 13/08/1901
- Masten Gregory (racecar driver) he was born in 29/02/1932
- Red Amick (racecar driver) he was born in 19/01/1929
- David Dreier (American politician) he was born in 05/07/1952
- Frank Wess (American saxophonist and flautist, composer and arranger) he was born in 04/01/1922
- Dane Watts (American basketball player) he was born in 20/04/1986
- Burt Bacharach (American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist) he was born in 12/05/1928
- Dianne Wiest (American actress) she was born in 28/03/1948
- Leo Watson (musician (1898-1950)) he was born in 27/02/1898
- Sandra Warfield (American operatic mezzo-soprano) she was born in 01/01/1929
- Edie McClurg (American stand-up comedienne) she was born in 23/07/1951
- Jeanne Eagels (American actress) she was born in 26/06/1890
- Jane Dee Hull (American politician (1935-2020)) she was born in 08/08/1935
- Columbus Short (American choreographer) he was born in 19/09/1982
- Kevin Mahogany (American jazz singer) he was born in 30/07/1958
- Sandahl Bergman (American actress, dancer, stuntwoman) she was born in 14/11/1951
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kansas City, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457697 | City Vision University | Kansas City (MO) | 64106-3028 |
| 488174 | Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College | Kansas City (MO) | 64127-1912 |
| 179812 | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences | Kansas City (MO) | 64106-1453 |
| 155283 | Concorde Career College-Kansas City | Kansas City (MO) | 64111-2407 |
| 177995 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | Kansas City (MO) | 64111-2429 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kansas City, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kansas City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Post Office | Kansas City (MO) | 64106 |
| James Crew Post Office | Kansas City (MO) | 64127 |
| Kansas City Main Post Office | Kansas City (MO) | 64108 |
| Kansas City Mo Retail Post Office | Kansas City (MO) | 64108 |
| Civic Center Post Office | Kansas City (KS) | 66101 |
Other places with the same name (1)
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Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Lee's Summit | 101,467 | The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Blue Springs | 56,547 | The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Raytown | 28,816 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Grandview | 24,711 | City in Washington, United States |
| Grain Valley | 14,827 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Oak Grove | 8,437 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Greenwood | 5,881 | Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States |
| Sugar Creek | 3,235 | City in Missouri |
| Buckner | 3,010 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Marlborough | 2,142 | Village in St. |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,131 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Lone Jack | 1,378 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Lake Tapawingo | 719 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
| Adams | 690 | Town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kansas City distances to largest Missouri cities