Kansas City
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas
Kansas City is a city in Wyandotte County, Kansas, with 156,607 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 869 ft (265 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edwardsville, 5.1 miles SW.
- 156,607residents (2020 Census)
- 869 ftelevation · 265 m
- 124.7 sq miland area · 323.1 km²
- 1,255 / sq mipopulation density
- 66112main ZIP code (11 in total)
About Kansas City
Kansas City (commonly known as KCK) is the third-most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is an inner suburb of the older and more populous Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 156,607, making it one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is situated at Kaw Point, the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". It is the location of the University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
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Living in Kansas City
- Median household income
- $62,401
- Median home value
- $167,400
- Median rent
- $1,123/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Kansas City had 156,607 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 156,607 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,255 per sq mi (485 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kansas City at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Wyandotte County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 156,607 (2020) |
| Land area | 124.74 sq mi (323.1 km²) |
| Water area | 3.57 sq mi (9.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1225° N, 94.7418° W |
| ZIP codes | 66112, 64150, 64152, 66101, 66102, 66104, 66105, 66106, 66109, 66111, 66118 |
| Official website | wycokck.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2036000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kansas City
- Edwardsville5.1 mi SW
- Lake Quivira5.9 mi S
- Parkville, MO6.7 mi N
- Riverside, MO6.8 mi NE
- Bonner Springs7.7 mi SW
- Merriam7.7 mi S
- Houston Lake, MO8.0 mi NE
- Mission8.0 mi SE
- Shawnee8.0 mi SW
- Weatherby Lake, MO8.1 mi N
- Roeland Park8.2 mi SE
- Northmoor, MO8.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Kansas City
What county is Kansas City in?
Kansas City is in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
What is the population of Kansas City, KS?
156,607 people lived in Kansas City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kansas City, KS?
The main ZIP code is 66112. Other ZIP codes: 64150, 64152, 66101, 66102, 66104, 66105, 66106, 66109, 66111, 66118.
What is the elevation of Kansas City?
869 feet (265 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kansas City?
Edwardsville (5.1 mi), Lake Quivira (5.9 mi), Parkville (6.7 mi), Riverside (6.8 mi), Bonner Springs (7.7 mi).
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