Kansas Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Kansas (2025)

We analyzed 106K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1
FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

Growth: +214.3% • Saturation: 0.69 LQ
#2
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

Growth: +183.3% • Saturation: 0.67 LQ
#3
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers

Growth: +180.0% • Saturation: 0.76 LQ
#4
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Growth: +140.0% • Saturation: 0.71 LQ
#5
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Educational Support Services

Growth: +120.0% • Saturation: 0.49 LQ

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Kansas City

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

2.2M

Active Biz

67K

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Fastest Growth

Wichita

649K Residents

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Topeka

Population

233K

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Joplin

Population

202K

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Manhattan

Population

133K

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St. Joseph

Population

121K

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Lawrence

Population

120K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Kansas?+

Currently, the Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses sector is leading the state with a +214.3% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Full-Service Restaurants sector report the highest average annual receipts at $151k.

What does the data say about Kansas's economy?+

The state is home to 106K active establishments across 7 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.