Biggest sources of immigrants to Kansas City
Nearly 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years.
And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration.
Each era of immigration has been met with reductive ideas and resistance, whether the backlash was directed toward the Chinese, Irish, Italians, or Mexicans. Immigration laws have targeted specific groups at various times, stoking intolerance and preventing people from truly joining American society. Over time, however, as laws changed to be more equitable and immigrants found their footings, we have reaped the rewards of innovation in business, music, art, literature, dance, food, societal norms, entertainment, and sports—all while realizing a greater understanding of and respect for different cultures, religions, and ideas.
Stacker compiled a list of the countries most immigrants to Kansas City come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Kansas City as of 2019's five-year estimates.
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#50. Malaysia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 476
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 76,521
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #74 most common country of origin
#49. Liberia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 494
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 87,991
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #67 most common country of origin
#48. Hong Kong
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 496
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 231,275
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #36 most common country of origin
#46 (tie). Ghana
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 500
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 178,388
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #43 most common country of origin
#46 (tie). Sudan
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 500
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 46,716
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #87 most common country of origin
#45. Egypt
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 506
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
#43 (tie). Dominican Republic
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 524
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,118,147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
- #8 most common country of origin
#43 (tie). Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 524
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 103,938
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #57 most common country of origin
#42. Bangladesh
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 530
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 237,288
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #35 most common country of origin
#41. South Africa
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 532
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 104,022
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #56 most common country of origin
#40. Saudi Arabia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 536
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 85,000
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #70 most common country of origin
#39. Romania
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 553
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 162,046
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #45 most common country of origin
#38. Haiti
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 633
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 672,655
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #15 most common country of origin
#37. Italy
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 646
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 332,857
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #30 most common country of origin
#36. Peru
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 653
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
National
- Number of residents: 451,076
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #18 most common country of origin
#35. Ukraine
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 694
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
#34. Micronesia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 695
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 28,315
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #109 most common country of origin
#33. Democratic Republic of Congo
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 731
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
National
- Number of residents: 43,723
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #91 most common country of origin
#32. Venezuela
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 812
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 349,720
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #27 most common country of origin
#31. Jordan
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 885
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
#30. Japan
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 892
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
#29. Somalia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 959
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 98,966
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #60 most common country of origin
#28. Colombia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,014
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 761,374
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #12 most common country of origin
#27. Nepal
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,017
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
#26. Russia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,036
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
#25. Jamaica
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,078
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 741,386
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
- #13 most common country of origin
#24. Taiwan
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,133
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
#23. Nigeria
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,226
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
National
- Number of residents: 350,272
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #26 most common country of origin
#22. Iran
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,253
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 382,260
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #23 most common country of origin
#21. Laos
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,506
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
#20. Pakistan
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,602
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
#19. Brazil
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,674
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
#18. Iraq
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,692
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.2%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
#17. Cuba
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,874
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,289,875
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.9%
- #7 most common country of origin
#16. Thailand
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,180
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
#15. Canada
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,225
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
#14. United Kingdom
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,391
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
#13. Ethiopia
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,397
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin
#12. Germany
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,533
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
#11. Burma
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,535
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 147,573
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #47 most common country of origin
#10. El Salvador
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,760
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.9%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
#9. Kenya
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 2,895
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
#8. South Korea
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,159
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
#7. Guatemala
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,820
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.6%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
#6. Philippines
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 3,909
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
#5. Honduras
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 4,780
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.3%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
#4. Vietnam
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 5,002
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
#3. China
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 5,293
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.6%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
#2. India
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 11,747
- Percent of foreign born residents: 8.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
#1. Mexico
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
- Number of residents: 42,838
- Percent of foreign born residents: 29.4%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
