Kansas
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Kansas
The Sunflower State features vast prairies and is known for agricultural production, particularly wheat. Home to aviation manufacturing and beef production.
Capital: Topeka
Population: 2.94 million
Electoral Votes: 6
Governor: Laura Kelly (Democratic)
Largest City: Wichita
State Website: kansas.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 1/29/1861
Minimum Wage: $7.25
Motto: “Ad astra per aspera (To the stars through difficulties)”
Nickname: The Sunflower State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 37.2 years
Male: 49.8%
Female: 50.2%
Economic Data
Average Income: $64,124
Income Rank: 24
Poverty Rate: 11.4%
Annual Budget: $22 billion
Largest Private Employer: Spirit AeroSystems
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $193,900
Average Rent: $924
Property Tax Rate: 1.4%
Home Owners: 66.3%
Renters: 33.7%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 90.5%
Some College: 33%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 12.1%
Education Ranking: 23
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 33
Crime Rate: 367.8 per 100k
Population Density: 35.9 per sq mi