Kansas City, MO Demographics
A map of Kansas City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 268,273 | 52.8% |
Black | 130,983 | 25.8% |
Hispanic | 60,969 | 12.0% |
Multiracial | 26,396 | 5.2% |
Asian | 15,793 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 5,676 | 1.1% |
Kansas City, Missouri had a population of 508,090 in 2020. It was 52.8% White, 25.8% Black, 3.1% Asian, 12.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kansas City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kansas City is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Kansas City's White Population
268,273 residents of Kansas City identify as White, or 52.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Kansas City considerably less than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kansas City is ranked #1008 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kansas City is less White than neighboring North Kansas City (68.2% White), Avondale (77.5% White), Randolph (89.5% White), Oaks (82.8% White), and Oakwood (95.5% White).
Kansas City's Black Population
130,983 residents of Kansas City identify as Black, or 25.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kansas City larger than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kansas City is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kansas City is more Black than neighboring North Kansas City (12.6% Black), Avondale (6.2% Black), Randolph (1.8% Black), Oaks (0% Black), and Oakwood (0% Black).
Kansas City's Asian Population
15,793 residents of Kansas City identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kansas City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kansas City is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kansas City is more Asian than neighboring North Kansas City (2.7% Asian), Randolph (0% Asian), Oaks (0% Asian), and Oakwood (0% Asian). Kansas City is less Asian than neighboring Avondale (3.7% Asian).
Kansas City's Hispanic Population
60,969 residents of Kansas City identify as Hispanic, or 12.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas City slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kansas City is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kansas City is more Hispanic than neighboring North Kansas City (10.1% Hispanic), Avondale (8% Hispanic), Randolph (5.3% Hispanic), and Oakwood (2% Hispanic). Kansas City is less Hispanic than neighboring Oaks (14.8% Hispanic).
Kansas City's Native American/Other Population
5,676 residents of Kansas City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kansas City is ranked #256 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kansas City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Avondale (0.2% Native American/Other), Randolph (0% Native American/Other), Oaks (0% Native American/Other), and Oakwood (0% Native American/Other). Kansas City is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Kansas City (1.7% Native American/Other).
Kansas City's Multiracial Population
26,396 residents of Kansas City identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kansas City is ranked #438 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kansas City is more Multiracial than neighboring North Kansas City (4.6% Multiracial), Avondale (4.4% Multiracial), Randolph (3.5% Multiracial), Oaks (2.3% Multiracial), and Oakwood (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.