Demographics & People — Overland Park, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 197,199 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~207,800 |
| Median Age | 38.6 |
| Total Households | 82,965 |
| Family Households | 50,622 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3805 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 151,406 |
| Black or African American | 10,625 |
| Asian | 17,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,876 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 47,530 |
| German | 47,396 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 38,238 |
| English | 28,147 |
| Irish | 27,921 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13,784 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,622 |
| Italian | 6,777 |
| American | 6,471 |
| European | 5,908 |
Language
| English Only | 158,355 |
| Spanish | 8,806 |
| Population 5+ | 185,803 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 8,418 |
| Population 18+ | 153,151 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 24.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Overland Park, Kansas.