Love is in the air... and in the data! Whether it is the old-school folklore of birds picking their partners in February or the modern rush to the altar, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to look at how we tie the knot. In this month’s report, we’re trading roses for bar charts as we dive into the latest marriage trends. From the median age of “I do” to the industries that make the big day happen, we’ve got all the stats you’ll fall in love with!
County and Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Population Estimates
The annual population and housing unit estimates are released on a flow basis throughout the year, beginning with the national and state total estimates release in December and ending with the release of population estimates for the nation, states, and counties by demographic characteristics during the following summer.
The following Population Estimates will release in March 2026
County population and demographic components of population change
Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical area population
This day honors individuals in the fields of meteorology, weather forecasting and broadcast meteorology, as well as volunteer storm spotters and observers.
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses.
0.5%
Average Annual Growth Statewide
20
Average Annual Statewide Openings
Bachelor's Degree
Education
None Required
On-the-Job Training
None Required
Work Experience
Source: Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics; Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Source: Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the U.S. Employment and Training Administration; 2022-2032 Occupational Projections
Check out these great resources that can help you visualize Kansas population and labor force demographics or Kansas population and labor force statistics by disability status. Check back in March to see the dashboards updated with latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Population and Labor Force by Disability Status Dashboard
The Population and Labor Force by Disability Status dashboard contains estimates of population, labor force, employment by industry and occupation, and educational attainment, all by disability status.
The Kansas Department of Labor's Population and Labor Force Demographics report provides breakdowns of Kansas' population in multiple categories, including race, sex, employment, educational attainment, and earnings.
