Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, MO Demographics
What is the population of Downtown Kansas City?
There are 4,207 residents in Downtown Kansas City, with a median age of 30. Of this, 54.17% are males and 45.83% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.38% of the resident pool in Downtown Kansas City, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.96%. Additionally, 5.66% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 2,717 people in Downtown Kansas City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,207 | 2.3% |
| Male Population | 2,279 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 1,928 | 4.5% |
Male Population 54.17%
Female Population 45.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 30 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,677 | 1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 293 | 8.1% |
| Not Citizen | 238 | 16.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.96%
Not Citizen 5.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 169 | 13.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 560 | -10.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 262 | 5.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 465 | 9.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,717 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 4.05%
Moved from Same County 13.42%
Moved from Same State 6.28%
Moved from Different State 11.14%
Same House as Last Year 65.11%
What are the employment statistics in Downtown Kansas City?
White-collar workers make up 89.91% of the working population in Downtown Kansas City, while blue-collar employees account for 10.09%. There are also 170 entrepreneurs in Downtown Kansas City (6.57% of the workforce); 1,896 workers employed in private companies (73.26%); and 285 people working in governmental institutions (11.01%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,327 | 2.9% |
| Blue Collar | 261 | 11.5% |
White Collar 89.91%
Blue Collar 10.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 170 | 32.8% |
| Private Companies | 1,896 | 0.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 285 | 19.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 237 | -5.6% |
Self Employees 6.57%
Private Companies 73.26%
Governmental Workers 11.01%
Not for Profit Companies 9.16%
How many households are there in Downtown Kansas City?
There are a total of 2,422 households in Downtown Kansas City, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 24.53% of these Downtown Kansas City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 75.52%. Additionally, 9.21% of households have children and 90.79% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,422 | 3.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 594 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,829 | 4.9% |
Family Households 24.53%
Non-Family Households 75.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 223 | -4.7% |
| Households without Children | 2,199 | 4.9% |
Households with Children 9.21%
Households without Children 90.79%
What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Kansas City?
The average annual household income in Downtown Kansas City is $74,975, while the median household income sits at $57,756 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,267, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $68,140. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,304 and $33,098, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $74,975 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $57,756 | 15.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,880 | 3.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Kansas City?
There are 2,724 housing units in Downtown Kansas City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 2,422 occupied housing units in Downtown Kansas City, 15.48% are owner-occupied, while 84.56% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.47% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $238,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,316 per month in Downtown Kansas City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,724 | 3.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 891 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 87 | 26.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 222 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 216 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 226 | -8.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 177 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 166 | -8.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 148 | 9.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 563 | 12.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 26 | 85.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,422 | 3.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 375 | 4.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,048 | 3.9% |
Owner Occupied 15.48%
Renter Occupied 84.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 253 | 5.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 122 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $238,300 | 5.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $183,050 | 5.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,316 | 12.3% |
With Mortgage 67.47%
Without Mortgage 32.53%
What is the level of education in Downtown Kansas City?
Approximately 25.17% of the population in Downtown Kansas City holds a high school degree (that's 936 residents), while 16.46% have attained a college certificate (612 locals) and 35.99% have a bachelor's degree (1,338 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 92 | 10.8% |
| Some High School | 936 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 612 | -6.6% |
| Associate Degree | 165 | -25.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,338 | 6.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 575 | -0.3% |
No High School 2.47%
Some High School 25.17%
Some College 16.46%
Associate Degree 4.44%
Bachelor's Degree 35.99%
Graduate Degree 15.47%
What is the marital status of Downtown Kansas City residents?
A total of 2,267 people in Downtown Kansas City have never been married (which represents 60.81% of the total population), while 825 of them are wedded (22.13%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 46 (1.23%) and 550 (14.75%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,267 | 4.6% |
| Married | 825 | -3.9% |
| Separated | 46 | -33.3% |
| Widowed | 40 | -23.1% |
| Divorced | 550 | 550.0% |
Never Married 60.81%
Married 22.13%
Separated 1.23%
Widowed 1.07%
Divorced 14.75%
What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Kansas City?
The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Kansas City use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,776 residents commute by car, 165 prefer going to work by walking and 66 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,776 | -0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 66 | -5.7% |
| Bicycle | 4 | -20.0% |
| Motorcycle | 1 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 165 | -9.8% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.