Cities in Kansas - Census Data

9 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Kansas.

All Cities

WichitaPopulation: 396,488
Income: $63,072Poverty: 15.9%BA+: 30.9%
 Overland ParkPopulation: 197,199
Income: $103,838Poverty: 4.9%BA+: 62.9%
 Kansas CityPopulation: 154,776
Income: $59,183Poverty: 17.9%BA+: 20.2%
 OlathePopulation: 143,720
Income: $112,232Poverty: 5.6%BA+: 49.4%
 TopekaPopulation: 126,103
Income: $55,902Poverty: 15.6%BA+: 29.1%
 LawrencePopulation: 95,459
Income: $62,838Poverty: 17.6%BA+: 55.1%
 ShawneePopulation: 68,175
Income: $106,312Poverty: 5.4%BA+: 52.4%
 LenexaPopulation: 57,986
Income: $102,344Poverty: 5.8%BA+: 56.8%
 ManhattanPopulation: 53,951
Income: $58,441Poverty: 26.1%BA+: 52.1%

Kansas Cities FAQ

How many cities in Kansas have over 50,000 people?
There are 9 cities in Kansas with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Wichita with 396,488.
Which Kansas city has the highest median income?
Olathe has the highest median household income at $112,232 among Kansas cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Kansas city has the lowest poverty rate?
Overland Park has the lowest poverty rate at 4.9% among cities tracked.

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