South Kansas City By The Numbers

Facts & Figures

  • Population – 124,588
  • Median Age – 36.5
  • Median Household Income – $43,726
  • Per Capita Income – $24,971
  • Total Housing Units – 53,161
  • Owner Occupied Housing Unite – 31,019
  • Renter Occupied Housing Units – 22,142
  • Median Home Value – $117,732
  • Median Rent – $569

Major Employers in South KC

  • Cerner – 7600
  • Honeywell FM&T – 4700
  • Burns & McDonnell – 3282
  • St. Joseph Medical Center – 1146
  • Hickman Mills School District – 999
  • Peterson Manufacturing Company – 750
  • Saint Luke’s Health System – 686
  • Center School District – 440

Education

  • Center School District
  • Grandview C-4 School District
  • Hickman Mills C-1 School District
  • Avila University
  • MCC Longview Campus

Healthcare Facilities

  • KU Cancer Center – South
  • Saint Luke’s Health System
  • St. Joseph Medical Center
  • Swope Health

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“Being a member of the South Kansas City Chamber has been and continues to be a rewarding experience.  Burns & McDonnell is honored to be involved in such an energetic, connected, and quality organization that enhances its member companies and the surrounding community.” 

Mike Talboy, Director of Government Affairs, Burns & McDonnell

Our membership paid for itself in less than 3 months for not only the year but for the next 15 years due to the customers we have met through the South KC Chamber. And don’t even get us started about Leadership South KC!! Thank you South Kansas City Chamber…forever and always.”

Jeff Morgan, Owner, Morgan Miller Plumbing

“We’ve supported many Chambers throughout the years and have never experienced the level of interest in our business as we have from the South KC Chamber – they’ve definitely got something special!”

Anne Cull, President, ThinkViral

“The South Kansas City Chamber has consistently been a strong voice for our area. They help promote economic growth, protect the viability of our neighborhoods, and inform business leaders about important issues in a timely manner.”

John Sharp, South KC Alliance