70.1/100
Kansas
Wichita
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population400,987Annual change+0.31%
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KSMidwestKansas Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Kansas, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalTopeka
2025 population2,977,220
Annual change+0.40%
Census regionMidwest
Indexed cities5
About Kansas
Kansas is part of the West North Central division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Midwest region, with Topeka as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 2,977,220 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, and Topeka.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 2,977,220. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.40%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Wichita
- Overland Park
- Kansas City
- Olathe
- Topeka
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Kansas
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
68.2/100
Kansas
Overland Park
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population203,677Annual change+0.63%
Explore lifestyle & data →70.7/100
Kansas
Kansas City
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population157,805Annual change+0.39%
Explore lifestyle & data →69.9/100
Kansas
Olathe
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population150,025Annual change+0.92%
Explore lifestyle & data →69.8/100
Kansas
Topeka
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population125,795Annual change+0.09%
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