Kansas

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

    2,934,582
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    37.3 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    489,676
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    6.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $86,952
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    19.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    2,297,964
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    1,159,026
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $904
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    60.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    39.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $183,800
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    382,286
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    776,740
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    13.4%
    InformationData 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:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: KANSAS

TANF OFFICE HUD: KANSAS

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: KANSAS

LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: KANSAS

Public Housing Authority in Kansas

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RENTAL HELP: KANSAS

Prevent an Eviction

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:

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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

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Other Kansas Resources

Population by Age Range in Kansas

Age and Sex

37.3 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Kansas

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Employment rate

62.10% +/- 0.5%
Employment rate in Kansas
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: KANSAS

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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