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Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Tyrone Garner delivered his final State of the Government address Tuesday during a KCK Rotary Luncheon.

Garner reflected on his four years in office, including periods of growth.

"During that time, so much has happened, Garner said. We've overcome so many challenges.

Garner said data from the Wyandotte County Economic Development Council showed the county's population is over 169,000, a growth of more than 21,000 residents in the last four years.

The county remains the most diverse in Kansas. Statistics show the county racial makeup is 37% Hispanic, 36.1% white, 18.4% Black and about 5% Asian.

Since 2021, median household income has increased from over $55,000 to $65,000, keeping pace with state and national trends.

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