Kansas City’s population grew more last year than in any of the previous four years, according to new census data.
Why it matters: The KC area’s speedy growth might be good for the local economy, but it could put more strain on housing.
The big picture: Since 2020, the Kansas City metro has grown by 61,561 people (+2.81%). But more than a third of that growth happened in one year, with the addition of 24,817 people (+1.11%) between 2023 and 2024…