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

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U.S. SENATORS
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Roger Marshall
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Tracey Mann
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Salina

Jake LaTurner
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Topeka

Sharice Davids
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Overland Park

Ron Estes
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Wichita

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

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