City · Kansas
Bonner Springs, Kansas
Bonner Springs, city, mostly in Wyandotte County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Leavenworth County, Kansas. Bonner Springs had 7,962 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,837 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,839 (±146). GEOID 2007975.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,962
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,837 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,839 ±146
Median household income
$83,218
±$10,749 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$247,200
±$16,272 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,165
±$83 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Bonner Springs and what county is it in?
Bonner Springs is a city mostly in Wyandotte County (99.9% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It covers 15.6 square miles of land, 501 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bonner Springs is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte County | 7,831 | 99.9% |
| Leavenworth County | 6 | 0.1% |
| Johnson County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bonner Springs, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,962 people lived in Bonner Springs on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, in line with Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 7,837 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,839 (±146).
| Measure | Bonner Springs | Wyandotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,839 ±146 | 167,654 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,851 ±198 | 61,562 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.20 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,925 ±216 | 68,803 | no clear change |
Bonner Springs's population since 2000
From 6,768 in 2000 to 7,962 in 2025: up 17.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bonner Springs as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bonner Springs?
The median resident of Bonner Springs is 38.1 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.6%.
| Measure | Bonner Springs | Wyandotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±3.4 | 34.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±5.1 pts | 27.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±2.8 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±2.8 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% ±3.5 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.9% ±7.4 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 18.1% | −5.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±6.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±4.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1% ±6.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6% ±6.1 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±2.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±3.1 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±3.3 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9% ±4.5 pts | 21.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±5.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bonner Springs earn?
Half of Bonner Springs's 2,851 households earn less than $83,218 a year (±$10,749), against $63,631 in Wyandotte County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $76,605 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bonner Springs | Wyandotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,218 ±$10,749 | $63,631 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,791 ±$10,261 | $79,007 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,780 ±$4,637 | $29,843 | +$5,697 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±6.1 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.1% ±15.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.6 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±3.0 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bonner Springs?
Owners occupy 75.4% of Bonner Springs's occupied homes and renters 24.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,200 by its owner (±$16,272). The median renter pays $1,165 a month including utilities, and 30.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bonner Springs | Wyandotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,200 ±$16,272 | $172,300 | +$40,690 |
| Median gross rent | $1,165 ±$83 | $1,122 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.3% ±15.1 pts | 38.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,967 ±$105 | $1,568 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.4% ±5.6 pts | 62.0% | +9.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.6% ±5.6 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,925 ±216 | 68,803 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.3% ±4.8 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.7% ±4.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% ±2.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.9% ±3.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bonner Springs building?
Builders took permits for 243 new housing units in Bonner Springs in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 30.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bonner Springs work and get to work?
75.0% of Bonner Springs's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Bonner Springs | Wyandotte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2% ±4.6 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.7% | −3.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±5.7 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±4.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.2% ±4.0 pts | 9.4% | +12.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±2.5 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bonner Springs?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bonner Springs, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $77,054 (Tract 449) to $103,536 (Tract 448.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 449Wyandotte County | 4,740 | $77,054 |
| Tract 448.07Wyandotte County | 3,004 | $103,536 |
| Tract 526.10Johnson County | 5,878 | $190,222 |
| Tract 712.02Leavenworth County | 4,521 | $124,940 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bonner Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Bonner Springs compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bonner Springs is the 3,755th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Bonner Springs ranks 118th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 46th | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 87th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 193rd | 376 |
| Median household income | 118th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 122nd | 375 |
| Median home value | 77th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 158th | 374 |
| Median age | 238th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 200th | 374 |
| Work from home | 35th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 375 |
Bonner Springs's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Bonner Springs with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bonner Springs?
10 of the 57 figures for Bonner Springs on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bonner Springs are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bonner Springs.