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Dive into each indicator for Kansas.
2.97 M
Total population
35th in the U.S.
13.9 /km²
Density
37.1 years
Median age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
1.17 M
Households
75.2%
Urban population
24.5%
Under 18
17.0%
65 and older
77.0 years
Life expectancy
Kansas City (KS portion) & Wichita (≈ 650,000)
Largest metro
+0.3%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
72.4%
White (non-Hispanic)
13.2%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 392,000
6.0%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
1.0%
Native American
≈ 9.8%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 20,000
Vietnamese community
Wichita area
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1860–20242.97 M▲ 2600%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1860–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1990–202313.2%▲ 247%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1900–20236%▲ 71%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202377 yrs▲ 3%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 2.97 M | 35th in the U.S. |
| Density | 13.9 /km² | |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
| Female | 50.2% | |
| Male | 49.8% | |
| Households | 1.17 M | |
| Urban population | 75.2% | |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | |
| 65 and older | 17.0% | |
| Life expectancy | 77.0 years | |
| Largest metro | Kansas City (KS portion) & Wichita (≈ 650,000) | |
| Growth | +0.3%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 72.4% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% | ≈ 392,000 |
| Black or African American | 6.0% | |
| Asian | 3.2% | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | |
| Native American | 1.0% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 9.8% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Vietnamese community | ≈ 20,000 | Wichita area |
Compared to the United States
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