Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

147,901

0.403% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

1.69% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

4.26% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,787

5.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$157,900

7.93% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,595

0.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 148k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $55,787. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO declined from 148,500 to 147,901, a −0.403% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,776 to $55,787, a 5.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.73%), White (Hispanic) (2.87%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.6%).

8.2% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Avila University (427 degrees awarded in 2021), Research College of Nursing (203 degrees), and WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City (136 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was $157,900, and the homeownership rate was 54.6%.

Most people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO borders Overland Park (North), Prairie Village & Merriam Cities PUMA, KS, Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, Kansas City (Central) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (South Central) PUMA, MO, and Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 148k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.26% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (7.78k people).

In 2021, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.4k people) in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.52k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (5,902 households), Arabic (1,130 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (603 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,086

Women

52.8%

69,859

Men

47.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 147,945 inhabitants, with 47.2% men, and 52.8% women.

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.4k ± 2.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.4k ± 2.22k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.52k ± 653

7.28%

Hispanic Population

10.8k people

7.28% of the people in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (10.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,504 ± 947 people
El Salvador
578 ± 589 people
Jamaica
402 ± 492 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,504 Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by El Salvador with 578 and Jamaica with 402.

Foreign-Born Population

5.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.78k people

4.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.37k people

As of 2021, 5.26% of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO residents (7.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 4.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,902 households (4.31%)
Arabic
1,130 households (0.825%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
603 households (0.44%)

8.2% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 4.31% of the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,406 ± 304
Gulf War (2001-)
1,452 ± 261
Gulf War (1990s)
844 ± 183

Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO employs 72.6k people. The largest industries in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (4,789 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,142 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,350 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($107,259), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($102,994), and Legal services ($98,505).

Males in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,031. The income inequality in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,512

Women

52%

34,571

Men

48%

The workforce of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 72,083 people, with 52% woman, and 48% men.

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Occupations

72.6k

2021 Value

0.71%

1 Year growth

± 0.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.71%, from 72.1k employees to 72.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, are Customer service representatives (2,691 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,096 people), and Cashiers (1,718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.6k

2021 Value

0.71%

1 Year growth

± 0.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.71%, from 72.1k employees to 72.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,789 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,142 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,350 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,057

Median earning men ± $1,232

$35,367

Median earning women ± $1,092

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,803), and Information ($58,184).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,291), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,856), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,674).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO awarded 868 degrees. The student population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 728 male students and 1,465 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are White (596 and 72.3%), followed by Black or African American (131 and 15.9%), Hispanic or Latino (52 and 6.31%), and Asian (18 and 2.18%).

The largest universities in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Avila University (427 and 49.2%), Research College of Nursing (203 and 23.4%), and WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City (136 and 15.7%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO are Registered Nursing (242 and 27.9%), Massage Therapy (76 and 8.76%), and Divinity & Ministry (45 and 5.18%).

The median tuition cost in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $21,740.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,193 (33.2% men and 66.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,193 students enrolled in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, 33.2% men and 66.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,305 records, of which 69.7% were women and 30.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
27 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
24 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
205 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was General Psychology with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackson County--Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Avila University
427 degrees awarded
Research College of Nursing
203 degrees awarded
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City
136 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Avila University with 427 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 272 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.456 times less than the 596 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 596 degrees mean that there were 4.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 131 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,104) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.543% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.537% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.2k), Some college (30.1k), and Bachelors Degree (23.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was $157,900 in 2021, which is 0.645 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,300 to $157,900, a 7.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is 54.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is $55,787. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$157,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,743

$34,611

Median Property Taxes

±$1,299

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.6%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.6% of the housing units in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,787

Median Household Income

± $1,825

63.4k

Number of Households

± 1,932

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.4k households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew to $55,787 from the previous year's value of $52,776.

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

0.415

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.000822% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (6.84%)

In 2021, 78.1% of workers in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO (21.1k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.4% of the population of Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.6%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO grew by 0.311% from 12.6% to 12.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.