2025 Compare Cities People:
Kansas City, MO vs Chicago, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Kansas City.
- People are 11.1% less likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 0.3 years younger in Chicago.
 Kansas City, MOChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 space3
 Population - 2010460,690  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 1990435,146  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.3%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area314.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kansas City, MOChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Kansas City, MOChicago, ILUnited States
 White55.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Kansas City, MOChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population42.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households213,560  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households99,020  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

   |    Reply

KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kansas City

Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

   |    Reply

Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

   |    Reply

I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chicago


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.