What this tracks
This dataset shows the boundaries and basic population statistics for census tracts, blocks, and other geographic areas in Kansas as of 2020.
Why it matters to you
If you’re considering opening a small business in Kansas, this data tells you how many people live in specific blocks — helping you estimate potential customer density. Residents can use it to understand population shifts in their neighborhood compared to 2020 census data. Community groups can identify sparsely populated areas that may need more services.
How to read this data
HOUSING20 — Total housing units in this block (e.g., “4” means four homes/apartments exist there).
POP20 — Total residents counted in the 2020 Census (e.g., “13” people live in that block).
UR20 — Whether the area is urban (“U”) or rural (“R”), though many Kansas entries are blank here.
INTPTLAT20/INTPTLON20 — Approximate center point of the block (e.g., “+38.4850033, -100.9021188” is near Dighton).
Try it yourself
Look up your own census block by entering your address into the Census Bureau’s Geocoder and comparing the GEOID to this dataset.