Most Populated Cities in Kansas
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Kansas based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Wichita leads the ranking with a value of 396,488 and a population of 396,488.
The top three cities are Wichita (396,488), Overland Park (197,199), and Kansas City (154,776). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Kansas.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wichita | 396,488 | 396,488 |
| #2 | Overland Park | 197,199 | 197,199 |
| #3 | Kansas City | 154,776 | 154,776 |
| #4 | Olathe | 143,720 | 143,720 |
| #5 | Topeka | 126,103 | 126,103 |
| #6 | Lawrence | 95,459 | 95,459 |
| #7 | Shawnee | 68,175 | 68,175 |
| #8 | Lenexa | 57,986 | 57,986 |
| #9 | Manhattan | 53,951 | 53,951 |
| #10 | Salina | 46,432 | 46,432 |
| #11 | Hutchinson | 39,837 | 39,837 |
| #12 | Leavenworth | 37,176 | 37,176 |
| #13 | Leawood | 33,844 | 33,844 |
| #14 | Garden City | 27,781 | 27,781 |
| #15 | Dodge City | 27,652 | 27,652 |
| #16 | Derby | 25,801 | 25,801 |
| #17 | Emporia | 24,098 | 24,098 |
| #18 | Gardner | 24,020 | 24,020 |
| #19 | Prairie Village | 22,937 | 22,937 |
| #20 | Junction City | 22,431 | 22,431 |
| #21 | Hays | 21,078 | 21,078 |
| #22 | Pittsburg | 20,606 | 20,606 |
| #23 | Liberal | 19,107 | 19,107 |
| #24 | Newton | 18,443 | 18,443 |
| #25 | Andover | 15,508 | 15,508 |
| #26 | Great Bend | 14,596 | 14,596 |
| #27 | McPherson | 13,956 | 13,956 |
| #28 | El Dorado | 12,882 | 12,882 |
| #29 | Ottawa | 12,632 | 12,632 |
| #30 | Arkansas City | 11,909 | 11,909 |
| #31 | Winfield | 11,731 | 11,731 |
| #32 | Lansing | 11,229 | 11,229 |
| #33 | Haysville | 11,117 | 11,117 |
| #34 | Merriam | 11,036 | 11,036 |
| #35 | Atchison | 10,795 | 10,795 |
| #36 | Mission | 9,928 | 9,928 |
| #37 | Parsons | 9,482 | 9,482 |
| #38 | Augusta | 9,252 | 9,252 |
| #39 | Valley Center | 8,937 | 8,937 |
| #40 | Coffeyville | 8,752 | 8,752 |
| #41 | Spring Hill | 8,691 | 8,691 |
| #42 | Bel Aire | 8,654 | 8,654 |
| #43 | Chanute | 8,629 | 8,629 |
| #44 | Fort Riley | 8,595 | 8,595 |
| #45 | Independence | 8,469 | 8,469 |
| #46 | Bonner Springs | 7,735 | 7,735 |
| #47 | Park City | 7,726 | 7,726 |
| #48 | Wellington | 7,643 | 7,643 |
| #49 | Fort Scott | 7,551 | 7,551 |
| #50 | Basehor | 7,229 | 7,229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Kansas?
Wichita ranks #1 for most populated cities in Kansas with a value of 396,488 and a population of 396,488.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Kansas?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Kansas. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Kansas compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Kansas's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.