Kansas
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Federal Workforce in Kansas
Total Workforce
1,478,574
Federal Workforce
17,888
Probationary Federal Workforce
1,773
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 21.40% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 29.90% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
Action | Kansas Stories |
---|---|
Defense | 3 |
Economy & Employment | 9 |
Education | 5 |
Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 6 |
Energy | 6 |
Food & Agriculture | 15 |
Housing | 1 |
Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
Infrastructure | 6 |
International Development | 4 |
Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 17 |
Overarching | 12 |
Public Health & Healthcare | 22 |
Research & Academic Research | 4 |
Social Services | 5 |
Total | 116 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 6 contracts, 23 grants and 15 leases have been terminated in Kansas.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Kansas
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
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NURSE | 1308 | 173 |
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 994 | 51 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 756 | 46 |
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 709 | 21 |
MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 567 | 21 |
MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 538 | 82 |
MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 428 | 87 |
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | 384 | 8 |
GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING | 373 | 41 |
CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE | 340 | 9 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
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KS | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 5182 | 718 | 5897 |
KS | Department Of The Army | 4042 | 381 | 4423 |
KS | Department Of Agriculture | 1406 | 170 | 1576 |
KS | Department Of Defense | 1066 | 154 | 1220 |
KS | Department Of The Air Force | 701 | 113 | 814 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
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Kansas | $7,982,630 | $2,643,571 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
County | Federal Employees |
---|---|
Sedgwick County | 5017 |
Leavenworth County | 4232 |
Johnson County | 3120 |
Shawnee County | 3050 |
Geary County | 2641 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Kansas, several federally supported social programs play vital roles in assisting residents. These programs collectively address critical needs in Kansas, including healthcare, nutrition, family support, and financial assistance, thereby enhancing the well-being of many residents. Examples include:
- Family First Prevention Services Act
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Kan Care (Medicaid)
- Head Start and Early Head Start
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific

Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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