Introduction: Kansas Download PDF
Kansas lies in the western part of the central United States and agriculture contributes significantly to the state’s economy. Wheat production first came to the state in the late 1800’s and remained at the core of the state’s economy until the 1940’s. Though agriculture is not the leading component of the economy anymore, the state still produces roughly one-fifth of the total U.S. wheat harvest, making it the leading wheat producing state in the nation.
With the advent of World War II, Kansas witnessed a large increase in manufacturing activities, as the federal government moved many war industries away from coastal states. Since that time, manufacturing has become increasingly important to the state economy. The most important industry to today’s economy in terms of both income and employment is the production of transportation equipment manufacturing, especially the production of aircraft and aircraft parts.
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State Quarter: |
Time Zones:
| Standard Time | GMT-6 | |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT-5 | |
Statistics
- Per Capita Real GDP :
- $34,770
- Population:
- 2,802,130
- Percent of People Under Poverty Level:
- 11.7%
- Per Capita Personal Income:
- $34,743
- Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree:
- 18.6%
- Total Exports:
- $10,246,100,000
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Canada
Mexico
United Kingdom
Germany
Japan
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Food Manufacturing Sales
Transportation Equipment Sales
Computers and Electronic Products Manufacturing
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing
Major Cities
Kansas, Overland Park, Wichita
Major Airports
| Airport Name | City | |
| ICT | Wichita Mid-Continent | Wichita |
Main Ports:
None
Corporations
| Company | Fortune 1000 Rank: | Revenues ($millions) | Headquarter City |
| YRC Worldwide | 249 | 9,919 | Overland Park |
| Payless Shoesource | 682 | 2,798 | Topeka |
| Seaboard | 695 | 2,707 | Shawnee Mission |
| Ferrellgas Partners | 887 | 1,896 | Overland Park |
| Westar Energy | 983 | 1,606 | Topeka |