Bonner Springs: Economy & Jobs
Bonner Springs reports a median household income of $83,218 (1.3× higher than Wyandotte County median $63,631; 1.1× higher than Kansas median $74,275), with homes at a median value of $247,200. The surrounding county supports 370,992 jobs (avg $75,090).
- $129,458 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Kansas $76,783).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $83,218 — above the Kansas median ($64,620). Poverty rate 12.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 30% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 15.4% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 30.3% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 4.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $304,340 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $39,399,344 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $129,458 (vs Kansas $76,783) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $93,286 |
| Median Household Income | $83,218 (vs Kansas $64,620) |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $83,218 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 16% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 23.30 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 16.2% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 370,992 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $27,857,905,470 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $75,090 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,412,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% (vs Kansas 2.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 178 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 9,850 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 55.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Horticulture Totals, Animal Totals, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 18,802 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 348,734 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 23,030,183 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 86 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 94 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 113 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 47 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 25 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 468 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 465 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 29 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 146 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Walmart SC 0486 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 11 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NORTHEAST JOHNSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $3,554,672,892 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,828.64 (vs Kansas $6,960) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 609,863 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 75.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Pct Walked | 16.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.1 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 25.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12