Population 15,731 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mission
Household size in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.95 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.07 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Mission are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.95, even as the national average fell. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.5 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Mission is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 38.4, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Mission than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mission
Renters in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.0% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.1% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.4% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mission rent: 52.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 33.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Mission: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Kansas City area. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Mission is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $898 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $932 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,089 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,427 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$529 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mission pays $1,427 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $529 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mission
Bachelor's degrees in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.8% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.1% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Mission: 52.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mission: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mission
| Period | Mission | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mission has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mission compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission | 2.06 | 37.7 | 9.2% | 52.4% | 6.1% | 1967 | $1,427 | 52.1% | 96.0% | 2.9% |
| Roeland Park | 2.04 | 37.4 | 6.8% | 29.2% | 4.5% | 1951 | $1,800 | 59.4% | 95.7% | 3.1% |
| Fairway | 2.48 | 39.3 | 2.6% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 1950 | $1,849 | 84.1% | 99.9% | 1.8% |
| Merriam | 2.19 | 41.3 | 5.7% | 41.0% | 4.9% | 1972 | $1,229 | 44.1% | 95.6% | 4.8% |
| Westwood | 2.25 | 37.9 | 5.7% | 19.2% | 4.0% | 1948 | $1,694 | 75.9% | 98.8% | 3.1% |
| Mission Hills | 2.95 | 47.5 | 6.8% | 0.1% | 6.5% | 1951 | $1,640 | 90.7% | 99.8% | 0.3% |
| Prairie Village | 2.32 | 43.5 | 6.0% | 22.9% | 4.0% | 1961 | $1,855 | 72.8% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
| Lake Quivira | 2.76 | 51.0 | 3.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1989 | $1,373 | 72.5% | 98.2% | 3.4% |
| Kansas City | 2.84 | 35.2 | 17.0% | 39.1% | 11.1% | 1962 | $1,252 | 20.9% | 80.6% | 5.8% |
| Shawnee | 2.67 | 40.2 | 7.4% | 26.3% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,554 | 52.7% | 96.0% | 3.0% |
| Lenexa | 2.43 | 39.3 | 6.8% | 41.9% | 5.4% | 1994 | $1,700 | 58.1% | 97.1% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mission. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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