Kansas City, MO-KS local economy
77th
Kansas City, MO-KS ranks in the 77th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum flat over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 40,437 in January 2025, up 19.1% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 855 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 1,078,551 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 40,437 in January 2025, up 19.1% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 855 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Kansas City, MO-KS rank among United States metros?
- Kansas City, MO-KS ranks in the 77th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum flat over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Kansas City, MO-KS?
- New business applications or registrations in Kansas City, MO-KS was 40,437 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Kansas City, MO-KS?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Kansas City, MO-KS was 855 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Kansas City, MO-KS?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Kansas City, MO-KS was 1,078,551 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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