Economy & Jobs — Kansas City, Kansas

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$62,401
Estimated 2026~$67,400
Per Capita Income$28,059
Poverty Rate16.0%
Unemployment Rate5.8%
In Labor Force76,474

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare18.5%
Manufacturing12.4%
Retail11.4%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food111
Full Service Restaurants92
Gas Stations54
Law Offices50
Dental Offices42
Insurance Agencies39
Auto Repair36
Commercial Banks36
Physician Offices36
Liquor Stores35
Real Estate Offices31
General Merchandise29
Grocery Stores28
Used Car Dealers26
Clothing Stores25
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.