What this tracks

This dataset shows the boundaries and basic demographics of every census block in Kansas as of 2020, including population and housing unit counts.

Why it matters to you

If you’re considering opening a small business in Kansas, this data tells you exactly how many people live near a potential location. A daycare owner could compare blocks to find neighborhoods with more families, while a coffee shop might target blocks with higher population density. Residents can also use it to understand their neighborhood’s official boundaries when discussing local issues with city planners.

How to read this data

HOUSING20 — The number of residential units in this block (e.g., “4” means four homes or apartments).
POP20 — Total residents counted here during the 2020 Census (e.g., “13” people live in this block).
UR20 — Whether this is urban (“U”) or rural (“R”) land — blank in our sample means unclassified.
INTPTLAT20/INTPTLON20 — The geographic center of this block (e.g., “+38.4850033, -100.9021188”).

Try it yourself

Look up your Kansas address on the Census Geocoder to find your block code, then check how many neighbors you have in this dataset.