GDP
Kansas produced about $228 billion in economic output in 2023, led by aviation manufacturing, agriculture and logistics.
Real GDP (chained 2017 dollars)
1997–2025BEA, chained 2017 dollars (FRED KSRGSP).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (USD B) | 228 | 29200 |
- •Wichita is known as the Air Capital of the World and builds a large share of U.S. general-aviation aircraft.
- •Kansas is a top-three U.S. wheat producer.
GDP Growth
Kansas' real GDP grew about 1.8% in 2023, roughly in line with the national pace.
Real GDP growth
1998–2025Annual % change in BEA real GDP (KSRGSP).
- •Agriculture and manufacturing swings often make Kansas' annual GDP growth more volatile than the national average.
Personal Income
Kansas' per capita personal income was about $61,800 in 2023, slightly below the U.S. average.
Per capita personal income
1970–2025BEA, current dollars (FRED KSPCPI).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Personal income per capita | 61800 | 65423 |
- •Farm income volatility can significantly swing Kansas' statewide personal income totals year to year.
Median Household Income
Median household income in Kansas is about $69,747, close to the national middle, paired with below-average living costs.
Median household income (CPS)
1984–2025Census CPS ASEC, current dollars (FRED MEHOINUSKSA646N).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income (USD) | 69747 | 78538 |
Poverty Rate
About 11.6% of Kansans lived below the poverty line in 2023, near the national rate.
Poverty rate, all ages (SAIPE)
1989–2024Census Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (FRED PPAAKS20000A156NCEN).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.6 | 12.5 |
- •Poverty rates in rural western Kansas counties often exceed those in the state's metro areas.
Inflation
Midwest consumer prices, including Kansas, rose about 2.6% year over year, just below the national rate.
CPI inflation, Midwest region
2007–2025BLS CPI-U all items, Midwest region, annual average change (CUUR0200SA0).
CPI inflation, U.S.
2007–2024BLS CPI-U U.S. city average, annual average change (CPIAUCNS).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation (%) | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Economic Output
Kansas produced about $77,500 in economic output per resident in 2023.
Nominal GDP (current dollars)
1997–2025BEA, current dollars (FRED KSNGSP).
| Indicator | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | 77500 | 74580 |
- •Wichita's aerospace manufacturing cluster is a major driver of Kansas' economic output.
Industry Breakdown
Manufacturing, anchored by aerospace, is Kansas' largest industry at about 12% of state GDP.
Government jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED KSGOVT).
Manufacturing jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED KSMFG).
Construction jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, annual average (FRED KSCONS).
- •Kansas is home to major aircraft manufacturers including Textron Aviation and Spirit AeroSystems.