The Kansas City metro area has grown by more than 75,000 people since 2020, new census data shows, as population growth slowed nationwide.
The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates for metro areas and counties last week that gauge how many people they have gained or lost through July 2025.
Estimates broken down by city are expected to be released in May. The 2025 numbers are estimates, not exact totals. The Census Bureau will collect exact population counts during the next official census in 2030, unless a community requests a special census before then…