Kansas
State in United States
Kansas has a land area of 81,736.8 square miles and a water area of 519.6 square miles. It is the 13th largest state by area. Kansas is bordered by Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
Population and People
Total Population
2,934,582Data from Census BureauAverage Age
37.3 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
489,676Data from Census BureauVeterans
6.7%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$86,952Data from Census BureauPoverty
19.6%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
2,297,964Data from Census BureauUnemployed
2.8%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
1,159,026Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$904Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
60.3%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
39.7%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$183,800Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
382,286Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
776,740Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.4%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Kansas is located in Kansas City Regional Office. Within Kansas there are . Throughout Kansas there are 102 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: KANSAS
For general questions about HUD or its programs contact our office in Kansas City.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: KANSAS
TANF OFFICE HUD: KANSAS
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: KANSAS
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: KANSAS
RENTAL HELP: KANSAS
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator– search for HUD offices, public housing agencies, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts
HOMEOWNERSHIP: KANSAS
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
- Education – learn about buying and maintaining your home
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
- Disaster relief and emergency assistance
- Health and environmental information – safeguard your home and family
- Help with your utility bills
- Housing resources for seniors
- Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division – consumer education and advisories
- Kansas Housing Resource Corporation
- Legal assistance
- Kansas Real Estate Commission regulatory agency for real estate brokers and appraisers
- Rural housing programs
- Veterans Affairs (VA) properties for sale
Population by Age Range in Kansas
Age and Sex
37.3 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Kansas
Age and Sex
37.3 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Kansas
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Kansas
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Kansas
Older Population
16.70 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Kansas
Older Population
16.70 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Kansas
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Kansas
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Kansas
Veterans
6.70 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Kansas
Veterans
6.70 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Kansas
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Kansas
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Kansas
Median Household Income
$64,124 +/- $951
Median Household Income in Kansas
Median Household Income
$64,124 +/- $951
Median Household Income in Kansas
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Kansas
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Kansas
Poverty
11.70 +/- 0.5
Poverty in Kansas
Poverty
11.70 +/- 0.5
Poverty in Kansas
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Kansas
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Kansas
Educational Attainment
35.40 +/- 0.6
Educational Attainment in Kansas
Educational Attainment
35.40 +/- 0.6
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Kansas
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Kansas
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Kansas
Employment rate
62.10% +/- 0.5%
Employment rate in Kansas
Employment rate
62.10% +/- 0.5%
Employment rate in Kansas
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: KANSAS
HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southwest Region This Mailing list’s purpose will be to provide updates and announcements for the Southwest Region Multifamily stakeholders, owners, management agents, and lenders.
Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs (SPONAP) Informative Updates for Tribes/TDHEs The Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs “SPONAP-UPDATE” Listserv will be utilized to keep Tribes and TDHE’s informed of programmatic updates, other federal agency training opportunities and to communicate any necessary information from the SPONAP Office.
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023