Bonner Springs: Demographics & People
Bonner Springs is home to 7,839 people, in 2,851 households. Population grew 1.3% from 7,735 (2022) to 7,839 (2024). Median age 38.1 years. (3.8y older than Wyandotte County; 1.6y older than Kansas). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 73% White (non-Hispanic) and 12% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.36). 72% of households are family-led. County is losing 1,634 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 10% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Kansas avg 2.5).
- 28% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Kansas 40%).
- 73 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Kansas 69).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.3% from 7,735 (2022) to 7,839 (2024) — about 2.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~7,944 (extrapolated at 0.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,085.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 609,863 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 7,735 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 7,839 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 7,839 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
| Population Estimate | 8,085 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.1y is 0.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.1 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 7,839 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,205 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,379.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,157.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,098 |
| Population under 18 | 2,205 |
| Median age | 38.1 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 7,839 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.36 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 5,947 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 414 |
| Asian residents | 452 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 689 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 35.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 79.3% |
| Asian population | 5.7% (vs Kansas 3.0%) |
| Black population | 2.8% (vs Kansas 4.9%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 11.6% (vs Kansas 12.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 72.9% (at Kansas median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 9% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,955 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,124 |
| Share born in this state | 63.2% |
| Share born in another state | 36.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 27.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 9.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 618 |
| From Africa | 357 |
Households & Family Composition
2,851 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 72% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,003 families, 30% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,291 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,003 |
| Married couples with children | 607 |
| Single-parent households | 7 |
| Average household size | 2.84 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 35 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 21 |
| Family households | 2,054 households (vs Kansas 15,816) |
| Households that are families | 72.0% (vs Kansas 60.5%) |
| Total households | 2,851 households (vs Kansas 24,776) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 1,634 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 606,621 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 608,255 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -1,634 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 345 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.5% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 45 residents live in group quarters (0.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 45 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 20091 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 091 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Johnson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 7.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 8.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 20091 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Johnson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 17,311 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 20091 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Johnson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 95.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 83.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 50.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 602,401 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 7,839, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 7,839 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
| Town Summary · County | Johnson County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade