Kansas Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

2,947,197

Diversity Score

44.7

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
72.7%%

Kansas Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Kansas Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)2,143,33472.7%
Hispanic or Latino400,01813.6%
Black / African American151,7975.2%
Two or More Races140,3214.8%
Asian85,4322.9%
Other Race11,9920.4%
Native American11,7970.4%
Pacific Islander2,5060.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Kansas

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kansas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 72.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Kansas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 44.7/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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