The Wheat State
Kansas is one of the leading wheat producers in the United States.
Capital: TopekaLargest city: WichitaNickname: The Sunflower StateStatehood: 1861
Kansas at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
213,099 km²
15th largest state
Population
2,970,606
14.0 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 34th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
7.2%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$232 billion
$69,149 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
33,963
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
28,731
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+5,232
Births minus deaths
Population change
+19,106
July 2023–June 2024
Kansas data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Kansas
105 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Kansas, United States
Johnson County
County seat: Olathe
614,764
Population
$58,292
Income per capita
$366,000
Median home value
3.2%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 474 mi²
- Population density
- 1,298 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
105 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Kansas
The geographic center
The geographic center of the contiguous United States lies near Lebanon, Kansas.
Aviation capital
Wichita has built so many aircraft that it is known as the Air Capital of the World.
Brown v. Board
The landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ended legal school segregation began in Topeka.