Leavenworth County Summary

Life in Leavenworth County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Leavenworth County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Leavenworth County:

  • The population in Leavenworth County is 82,493.

  • The median home value in Leavenworth County is $336,372.

  • The median income in Leavenworth County is $86,906.

  • The median rent in Leavenworth County is $1,138.

  • The unemployment rate in Leavenworth County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Leavenworth County is 8.6%.

  • The average high in Leavenworth County is 72.3° and there are 92.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Leavenworth County

List Of Cities & Towns in Leavenworth County

Leavenworth, KS Population 37,176

Lansing, KS Population 11,229

Bonner Springs, KS Population 7,735

Basehor, KS Population 7,229

Tonganoxie, KS Population 5,693

Linwood, KS Population 317

Easton, KS Population 307

Map Of Leavenworth County

Leavenworth County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Leavenworth County is 72.3°.

  • There are 78.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.5 inches of rain each year with 6.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:38 hours of sun each day in Leavenworth County.

StatLeavenworth County
Mean High72.3
Nice Days78.6
Rainfall92.5
Snowfall6.3
Sunny Hours5:38
72.3°
Average High
92.5
Inches of Rain

Leavenworth County Photos

Bonner Springs Logo
Source: Wikipedia User Sdpeders | CC BY-SA 4.0
Lansing High School Marching Band
Source: Wikipedia User Melissa Bower | CC BY-SA 4.0
Lansing Correction
Source: Wikipedia User Americasroof | CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Leavenworthc Kansas
Source: Wikipedia User Melissa Bower | CC BY-SA 4.0
Leavenworth Historic Marker
Source: Wikipedia User Melissa Bower | CC BY-SA 4.0
Leavenworthplaque
Source: Wikipedia User Melissa Bower | CC BY-SA 3.0

Leavenworth County Demographics

Population over time in Leavenworth County

The current population in Leavenworth County is 82,493. The population has increased 1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 81,601 0.1%
2022 81,499 0.9%
2021 80,745 -

Gender in Leavenworth County

  • Leavenworth County is 46.7% female with 38,527 female residents.

  • Leavenworth County is 53.3% male with 43,965 male residents.

Female
46.7% (38,527)
Male
53.3% (43,965)
Gender Leavenworth County KS USA
Female 46.7% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 53.3% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Leavenworth County

Leavenworth County is:

  • 77.7% White with 64,124 White residents.

  • 7.2% African American with 5,916 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 343 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 1,049 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 29 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 590 Other residents.

  • 5.4% Two Or More with 4,415 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.3% Hispanic with 6,027 Hispanic residents.

White
77.7% (64,124)
African American
7.2% (5,916)
American Indian
0.4% (343)
Asian
1.3% (1,049)
Hawaiian
0.0% (29)
Other
0.7% (590)
Two Or More
5.4% (4,415)
Hispanic
7.3% (6,027)

Table: Leavenworth County By Race

Race Leavenworth County KS USA
White 77.7% 73.4% 58.2%
African American 7.2% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 0.4% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 1.3% 2.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.4% 4.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 7.3% 13.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Leavenworth County, Kansas

  • 4.7% of households in Leavenworth County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.8% of households in Leavenworth County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Leavenworth County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Leavenworth County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Leavenworth County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Leavenworth County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Leavenworth County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Leavenworth County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Leavenworth County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Leavenworth County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (3,878)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (1,513)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.8% (3,928)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (4,910)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (8,018)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (13,249)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (11,652)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.1% (17,394)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.0% (9,085)
$200,000 or more
10.7% (8,860)
Income Leavenworth County KS USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.8% 6.7% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 11.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 13.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.1% 17.7% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.0% 8.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 10.7% 8.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Leavenworth County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Leavenworth County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,649)
9-12th Grade
4% (3,299)
High School / GED
27% (22,273)
Some College
22% (18,148)
Associate's Degree
8% (6,599)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (17,323)
Master's Degree
13% (10,724)
Professional Degree
2% (1,649)
Doctorate Degree
1% (824)
Education Leavenworth County KS USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 27% 26% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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